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Nespresso D290 Concept Espresso and Coffeemaker | 
| Brand: Nespresso
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $399.00
Buy New: $383.99
as of 3/11/2010 18:14 CST details
You Save: $15.01 (4%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 16741
Color: Chrome
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14.6
Dimensions (in): 14 x 12.2 x 8.7
Warranty: This product has been factory RENEWED by Nespresso and doesn't include Nespresso cups or capsules. It will come packaged in a white box. Nespresso offers a 6 mo advanced exchange warranty. This gives you a working Nespresso machine while yours is away. Here's how it works. You call 800.562.1465 A new temporary replacement unit ships to you. You ship your unit using a pre-paid label and the shipping box that Nespresso shipped the temporary replacement unit in. Once your unit is returned, a temporary replacement unit is shipped in the same box with a pre-paid shipping label. You will have your Nespresso machine back without the hassle of not having a machine.
MPN: D290
Model: D290/C
UPC: 718902002908
EAN: 7640109297999
ASIN: B000BO04YW
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | High 19 bars pressure pump | | • | Electronic temperature regulation | | • | Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup | | • | Automatic ejection of used capsules | | • | Includes an assortment of 12 capsules |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Includes Nespresso D290 Espresso Machine Espresso Cup Cappuccino Cup Assortment of 20 Capsules.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 40
 98% of a perfect shot of espresso! December 4, 2009
Curt Pollack
I grew up in the Miami area where the Cuban style espresso is popular and available on practically every street corner. The liquid is thick and sweet and if made correctly has a dense crema...many folks own stove top espresso makers but that isn't real espresso and the crema is literally beaten out of it, not naturally occurring. Every espresso expert will tell you how important the crema is, it's your sign and reward for choosing the freshest roasted beans, grinding them to just the right fineness, tamping the coffee properly and hoping your machine has the requisite pressure and the water is the perfect temperature. Any error along the way will produce a light crema or even none at all. A good crema also serves to seal in the flavor.
I own 5 or 6 espresso makers including a professional model that's hooked up to the plumbing, an old brass model which requires a strong arm to operate the pump to produce the pressure, and an all-in-one unit that you add the beans and it grinds, tamps, brews, disposes the old coffee, and rinses itself out (if it would only do the ironing!).
My favorite and most used machine is the Nespresso D290...I've had three different models over the years. With these you need not procure fresh oily beans, use an expensive grinder, etc...you pop in a capsule and get a rich and creamy crema every time, naturally. With my pro-commercial machine, you are lucky to get a crema if every step is followed...and with warm-up time and cleanup...it's a production to make a couple of shots of espresso and the results are often hit and miss.
Most recently I replaced my old Nespresso D300 with a Romeo machine....I was disappointed in the crema so Nespresso sent another, also disappointing. They then replaced the Romeo with a D290 for me to try....the espresso was in another catagory! The crema was thicker and longer lasting than the Romeo and my original D300...the D290 doesn't have the warming plate, which I miss, or the digital read out, or the little trick where the capsule disappears before your eyes...but maybe this machine will last longer being simpler...and maybe, therein lies the secret to its better espresso.
The capsules aren't cheap but to buy a pound of beans and then wind up throwing half away because they get stale before I finish the pound...the capsules are not a bad deal at all. I love the D290....even the appearance has grown on me and my espresso shots are always a real hit with our friends and family.
BTW, I've found that the other lesser Nespresso models also yield a better shot than the expensive Romeo.
I should add that doing business with Nespresso has been nothing but a pleasure...their agents in the various stores around here, the ordering of capsules, and especially the customer care department...all employees aim to please.
Perfect for those who love great coffee and convenience December 1, 2009
J. P. McKay (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, thank you to all previous posters as all the reviews helped in evaluating this product before purchasing, as well as in setting expectations.
I've had the D290 for 10 months now and I love it. I used to drink the occasional latte or americano a few times a week, but had moved on a year before from so-so Starbucks to speciality coffee houses. I consider myself an espresso snob and amateur connoisseur, so when we moved from a downtown condo with easy access to great coffee houses, to the suburbs, we decided to buy an espresso machine as poor consolation. I already had a Starbucks Barista, which I had received as a wedding gift, but it was so much work to make a latte with it, that it still sits in the closet gathering cobwebs.
The espresso is wonderful - so much so, that I don't even want to spend money to buy coffee any more as I can make better coffee at home. And I really don't drink lattes any more - I prefer drinking a long shot (lungo) as the coffee is so good on its own. And now I drink at least 2 shots a day, making me a bit of an addict!
If you're like me, and love great espresso with no mess, you will not be disappointed with Nespresso or the D290. My only complaint is that the size of the cup that can fit is too small, especially if you want to use a travel mug - in that case, go for the much sleeker CitiZ model, and buy the Aeroccino separately.
 Nespresso is not built to last October 11, 2009
Sabrina Braham (San Francisco, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have owned this machine for 5 years and have had to go through three machines for the same problem...If we don't use the machine for more than a month or two, the electrical circuit dies and the unit does not even power on. We had to send the machine in to Nespresso. The first two times, they replaced it. The third time, it was out of warranty so they asked for $150 to replace it. If the same problem occurs with the same machine three times, each requiring replacement, something is wrong with that product design. I'd rather spend more and get a machine that is built to last more than 2 years. I would not recommend buying Nespresso for this reason.
 Great espresso machine, slightly overpriced! September 24, 2009
Hebah Hefzy (Birmingham, MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this 2 weeks ago and am now drinking 2 cups of espresso a day. I love the automatic features but find the tablets to be a bit wasteful - 55 c per tablet > $1.10/day on espresso not including the shipping costs. Also, the machine is very noisy when it cools down, the first few times I was worried it was malfunctioning! Also, the temperature of the steamed milk is a bit cool for my taste and I end up microwaving my latte's for 30 secs before I drink them!
All in all, nice looking machine, small, low maintenance and the customer service at nespresso are great.
Changed the way I drink coffee September 7, 2009
T. Root (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
As a person who has to have their coffee everyday, I had all my favorite spots. Having a preference for espresso based drinks, I even dabbled in homebrewing (Bialetti Mukka). Then I visited some friends who live in Switzerland (home of Nestle Nespresso SA) and fell in love with the system. The machine is easy to use (buy the D290 so you don't have to mess around with a different machine to steam milk). The capsules are clean and convenient. The coffee is great. I order the capsules online from the Nespresso web site and aside from the cheesy music on the home page :-) I have never had any trouble. While my total cost to caffeinate has decreased I think I'm actually drinking more coffee. Hope you enjoy yours.
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