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This is the only espresso machine I've owned, but I really enjoy it. One-button lattes and cappuccinos are very nice.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NAATK2/ (DeLonghi EN670.B Nespresso Lattissima)

(Edit: If you're not looking for automatic, you can probably scratch this one from your list.)

This is the one we use at work and it works like a breeze :). Very easy to use and you can vary flavors without cleaning the machine, which is as far as I know one of the main cons for automatic machines.

Aeropress (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/8e3a/) btw is another cheap and handy solution.

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