Coffee Appreciation

so if the cubika is a no-no what is the best alternative?
was going to be given one at christmas but if the thingy mentioned above is not available for it then maybe i'll get something else?
have had cappuccinos made with illy in a cubika which were very good but not tried an espresso.
are la pavoni any good?

Maybe a baby?
Pavoni is kinda very expensive. Which is fine if you have a large wallet.
Roger Moore likes 'em. see "Live and Let Die" for details :-)