Illy X1 Espresso Machine

Illy X1 Espresso Machine

$559.01 2 stores
  • Max. Power: 1050 Watts
  • Operation: Electric
  • Type: Espresso Machine
  • Built-in Grinder: Without Built-in Grinder
  • Capacity: 15 Cups
  • Max. Pump Pressure: 15 Bar
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Servicing your francis francis X1 machine

bysheree56 Mar 11, 2009
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It looks nice.  It makes a great gift.
Cons Way too expensive.  Extremely poor customer service, both from Empire Fulfillment and...
Recommended it? No

Within the first 6-9 months, my thermostat stopped working.  Within the next year or so, an electrical problem arose.  The machine's "on" lights were flickering and the machine wasn't even on.  It was overheating (extremely overheating while not even turned on) and tripping outlets.  I couldn't use... Read full review »

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Espresso with style

bydfelfoldi Apr 7, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros easy to use, makes a great espresso, steam wand a great plus
Cons expensive,
Recommended it? Yes

Admit it, you are thinking about this espresso machine because it is beautiful. And it is, indeed. The colors are striking, the form attractive, but it also makes a darn good espresso.

The appliances can use both pods and regular grounds. The pods are a great no fuss, no mess way to enjoy... Read full review »

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Great Espresso from a Fab Looking Machine

byEutek Jan 31, 2007
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great styling, easy to use, well constructed
Cons Expensive
Recommended it? Yes

like coffee, especially espresso. For a time I was happy with what I would get from the local coffee houses, however a trip to Italy a few years ago changed me. I finally understood what "real" espresso was all about.

Returning from Italy a changed man, I set out to recreate that coffee... Read full review »

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FrancisFrancis FabulousFabulous

byspongiebob Jan 29, 2006
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros beautiful to look at; easy to use; fast heating times; perfect coffee.
Cons expensive; tedious to clean (but no more so than others); no automatic shut-off.
Recommended it? Yes

This machine is both gorgeous to look at and simple to use. It has three toggle switches: (left) power on/off (this also heats the water to the perfect temperature for making coffee); (middle) pump on/off (this pushes the water through the coffee) and (right) the third heats the machine to the... Read full review »

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Dead X1

byjasonshort Jan 17, 2005
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros sweet looking machine
Cons needs coarser grinds, temperature instability, only good for two lattes at a time.
Recommended it? No

I bought an X1 from Williams-Sonoma. After 3 years of moderate use the unit is essentially now dead. A short circuit has developed in the heating coil and it looks like I'll have to replace the boiler to fix it. My dilemma is I've never been truly happy with the machine. It bogs down on finer... Read full review »

1

Big Mistake! Never should have bought one.

bysadbuyer Dec 15, 2004
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Worked for exactly one month
Cons Everything. It is really a piece of junk.
Recommended it? No

I've had it a year. Used it about 5 times per week. It made decent espresso for the first month then the pump started getting weaker. It just will not make a decent cup of espresso. I put it aside and went back to my old espresso maker whose name I am not permitted to give you under the rules of... Read full review »

15

Beautiful machine, expensive, but you won't regret having it

byarshad Jan 9, 2004
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Beautiful design, super easy cleanup, delicious espresso
Cons A bit expensive, no double boiler.
Recommended it? Yes

I know one other person who owns this, and we both love it. Every espresso fan is envious, not only of the design, but the ease of use.

Once you discover that there are good ESE pods out there (by Illy, Lavazza, Torrefazione), and how easy they are to use and clean up after (clean up?... Read full review »

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Good machine with a few minor drawbacks

bydutchman65 Aug 5, 2003
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Reliable, design, easy-to-use
Cons Cupholder does not get warm, useful for making 1-2 espressos (slow)
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this machine 5 years ago and since then I use it on a daily basis. It has given me much pleasure and I haven't run into any problems at all. I bought it together with an extra portafilter for using pods (more expensive, but very convenient).

Pro's:
- design (temperature... Read full review »

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A machine for serious espresso fans

byymaike Jun 23, 2003
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Longevity of machine Retro Italian styling Steam pressure Fit and finish
Cons Reservoir a chore to fill Electrical cord placement
Recommended it? Yes

We acquired the X-1 about six months ago, after researching prices endlessly. $500 is a serious financial hurdle for making our cappuccino . However, the cost of ownership is actually a lot less than you would think.

We lived in Italy for a while, and picked up the italian coffee habit... Read full review »

3

Sports car styling and price for a basic machine.

bygk14 May 26, 2003
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Hip. Aesthetic beauty. Nifty Temp Gauge.
Cons Small water reservoir. Difficult to fill.
Recommended it? No

Love the looks. An attention grabber. Great for everything but making espresso for any more than 2 people at a time.

The x-1 has all the basic features you'd expect in a machine. Its selling points are the cool styling, analog temperature gauge, and industrial style lights and toggle... Read full review »

1

A good machine

byjedwardsdelmar Mar 13, 2002
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Comes with both ground and ESE pod portafilters for easy espresso making
Cons Water reservoir is made of plastic and is a bit cumbersome to re-insert into machine.
Recommended it? Yes

I really liked the retro styling and choice of colors on this machine. It is funny that I have seen the machine in several TV shows. I like the fact that it comes with both the ground and ESE portafilters. While I like the ground espresso variety better, the ESE pods are handy and provide for a... Read full review »

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