So, let's talk Appartamento. Even before the beautiful aesthetics of the machine catch my eye, the first standout feature was the ease of setup. My daily machine is a Nuova Simonelli Musica, so I had an idea as to what to expect. However, the Appartamento exceeded those expectations and was as easy as removing from the box, plugging the machine in, filling the water reservoir, and flipping the on/off switch.