I actually use the aeropress at work as well, it is good when it works right, I double to triple up on the filters to add the bonus resistance, then punch the weight down. The only problem I've had is breaking cups when I put too much pressure on one side or the other. That actually is a GREAT fix for a mid day caffeine withdraw. . . .

Nepresso is not for me. I tried it. A few at that. It lacks a lot that I desire, mainly intense crema that is dark and thick. So thick that it coats my facial hair as thin as it may be. Nepresso uses techniques for creating "foam" but not really crema, there is a distinct difference. I have found that thte Illy ipperesso is genuinely good, and I will be getting a machine for work to replace my aeropress, the only downside is shot to shot you pay .75 per single, and I pound the doubles. While it may not add up that quick in the long run versus cost of machines, grinders, beans, and time. I still find that manual machines in the right hands can produce results that no one can match (this was true to my original set up of a gaggia classic and baratza grinder). Now its back to the basics. I'm mainly trying to get a feel from anyone out there that has done this stuff before and see what they use. I'm a member over at the coffee geek forums and quickly learned I'm not THAT big of a coffee snob and quickly stopped posting in their elitest forum

This is what I'm ordering - http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/ran...rinder-package
Thought about adding the PID for constant temperature monitoring, but I got use to temp surfing pretty quick on my Gaggia, but we will see . . . I know that getting the PID voids a lot of stuff like Manufacture warranty, but SCG honors the warranty none the less. Plus the extended warranty, when you add the PID.