Espresso Makers for Less

My wife showed me briefly a picture of an automatic espresso/cappuccino machine that grinds coffee and steams milk all in one. I know there are some very expensive models, but apparently this one was under $500. Any thoughts?

The espresso machine that grinds coffee beans is called "super automatic espresso machine". One of the cheapest models is
Saeco Spidem Villa – you can get is for around $500 and it has pretty good reviews.

The page in the link below has a brief description of the main features and also a link to a video where you can see the Saeco Villa in action.

Hope it helps.

What is the best household cappuccino machine for under $125? Should I buy something like a Hamilton Beach or Kureg? Is Kureg worth the money or is it over-hyped? Any help would be appreciated.

Keurig and Hamilton Beach are good names and both will serve you well. However, they are expensive and some would say not worth the money. That’s why I went with a Mr. Coffee Steam Espresso and Cappucino Maker. It only cost me about $40 and I’ve had it for almost a year with no problems. It makes a delicious cappuccino. Here’s some info and other opinions on it.

http://www.viewpoints.com/Mr-Coffee-Steam-Espresso-and-Cappuccino-Maker-ECM91-reviews#