Title: BUYER BEWARE!!
Product review: I bought the Apollo as an entry-level espresso machine, so I wasn't expecting grand things. However, after about a week of moderate use, the pump seems to have malfunctioned - the espresso now only comes out in slow drips. It now takes about 15 minutes to brew two shots of espresso.Specific complaints:1. Poor quality construction - witness the already-broken pump.2. Even when working, the machine didn't produce hot espresso - I needed to warm it in the microwave.3. The steaming wand doesn't extend far enough from the machine to allow easy steaming, and (despite the hint given in other comments here) doesn't detach easily for cleaning.Positives:1. Price.2. Good espresso when the pump worked.3. Produces lots of steam quickly after brewing coffee.I'd guess from the range of comments here that the construction quality of the Apollo is very uneven. So if you're going to buy one, know that you're probably taking a chance on quality and may have to return the machine.
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