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It looks like a speaker but I've got no idea what to even search. Sorry it's so dirty, just picked it up yesterday

Not sure if anyone here has ever wanted to try a portable espresso machine, but if you are curious, this feels like a good one to go get thus far. I don't have the honed taste buds of you guys, but i have recently gotten into espresso and it's been pretty fun. I enjoy the process of making it probably more than the drink itself in all honesty. I always wanted the Gaggia espresso and do the mods I've read on here for the last couple years. I wanted to start cheaper and easier and went with the DeLonghi for $150. Then I went and got the grinder and tampers, portafilters, etc.

Now, I am a bit of a fan of Fanttik but I have been quite critical of their powerwasher that broke on me after only a few uses. Other than that bad experience, their other hardware has been fabulous. From drills to tire pumps and grout scrubbers. I figure, hell, why not.

Starting off with the good: It was indeed very portable. It's really not heavy at all and fits nicely in my backpack I wear daily for drinks and whatnot. I honestly expected it to be a very bitter brew but it was quite smooth and even tasting. I didn't think it would be hot either considering the device is a small thermos size. It's easy to clean too, which is always a concern with devices I buy. I really liked that the drink was literally ready in 2 minutes. I am really surprised at just how well thought out the device is overall.

If I were to improve anything on this, it would probably be the included tamper and measuring cup. Everything else fits in one complete capsule, from the cup/lid to portafilter to holding the water in the bottom of the device. Sadly the handle of the tamper prevented storage in the Cafein 11. I made 5 shots in short order one day and it still showed battery life so on it, I think that's what the manual says it can make of hot coffee/espresso.

I really am impressed with this little machine. If I were being more critical, maybe I would say that it should hold more water, but that's because at home, I like a bit of a longer pull for my espresso (more like 4oz, personally). But for the size and portability, it's so damn convenient. I pulled over at the RaceTrac gas station today and was charting on patients, decided to have a shot of espresso even though it was 100 degrees on the thermometer, using a little single shot of creamer for some sweet.

Not sure how many of you guys have had or even heard of a portable espresso machine, but it is fun to drink a hot fresh shot out on the go midday.

Used docs on iphone to scan. Can't send them to teams because I'm out of space. Can't even clear anything out on it because it's a corporate account.

I'm quite eager to experience after there's been so mixed reviews on this!

I've restarted, I've uninstalled and reinstalled. Down Detector says there's no issues.

Every sports season I play these. Wish they'd come back with new ones