If you like good coffee and enjoy the different varieties - ristretto, espresso, latté, cappuccino etc - then look no further than the Gaggia Classic.
The manual simplifies things a bit too much and you are better off looking for those little 'need to know' things to perfect the drink of your choice.
The only other requirement for a good cup of coffee is FRESH BEANS. Ideally find a local coffee roasters and get your beans from there - once you have tried really fresh coffee you will know why it is worth the effort.
If you want to get serious (maybe turn professional Barista!!!) and make fancy patterns in the froth you may need to ditch the turbo-frother and get a different one attachment. However, for sheer simplicity and an easy good looking - and tasting - drink, the supplied attachment will do.

Remember - FRESH BEANS.

Enjoy!!!