Question 1

What is the difference between nespresso, nespresso by de longhi, and nespresso by breville?

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Nespresso is, to put it simply, the brand name of a coffee machine. Other brands are available but Nespresso is one of the largest in the world. Typically they include coffee capsules (also known as coffee pods) to be inserted into the machine in question. But you really have to tack on the model of the machine when you talk about Nespresso brand. 
Lattissima is a specific range of Nespresso machines and represents a product line under the Nespresso brand. Typically, Lattissima machines refer to Nespresso machines designed milk-based espresso coffee (the clue is in the name – think latte!). They almost always have a milk tank clearly visible in the front of the machine by default. Some other Nespresso machines also have room to make milk based coffee, sometimes with the addition of an Aeroccino add-on. However, the Lattissima range explicitly has this as its signature selling feature.

DeLonghi is a third party manufacturer of Nespresso coffee machines. They are not unlike Krups and Magimix, two other brands that also manufacture certain ranges of Nespresso machines. DeLonghi makes a particularly large range of Nespresso’s Lattissima and are reported to be quite reliable.

Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville.
 COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MAKER: Create exceptional barista grade freshly brewed single serve coffee or espresso cups at the touch of a single button; Designed for use with Nespresso Vertuo capsules only.
BARISTA GRADE: Brew different single serve coffee cup sizes at the touch of a button depending on your coffee needs - espresso (1.35 oz.), double espresso (2.7 oz.), gran lungo (5 oz.), coffee (7.7 oz.) and alto (14 oz.).
SMART COFFEE MAKER: Brew a perfect single serve coffee or espresso cup time after time, thanks to Nespresso's CentrifusionTM technology using barcodes to deliver the best in-cup results including the perfect crema for larger coffee cup sizes.
BUNDLE: The Aeroccino 3 milk frother is included to create the perfect finish to your single serve coffee beverages such as cappuccino or latte..
COMPLEMENTARY GIFT: Each machine includes a Nespresso Vertuo capsule welcome kit with a range of 12 capsules with unique aroma profiles.

Nespresso GCA1-US-BK-NE VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker.
 Centrifusion technology to gently brew both Coffee and Espresso with one touch of a button
Capsule recognition and code reading technology for blend-specific parametric brewing; Two capsule sizes, large for Coffee and small for Espresso
Easy insertion and ejection of capsules; For use with Nespresso VertuoLine capsules only; Not compatible with Nespresso Original Line capsules
Fast heat up 15 seconds; Removable 40 oz. water tank; Removable used capsule container holds 13-20 used capsules
Integrated drip tray and movable cup support accommodates tall recipe glasses; Automatic off mode after 9 minutes of inactivity.

Good Luck!

Question 2

which reusable pod works best with this machine

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I use a My-Cap($13) w/AeroPress Micro-Filter($0.014) in a cleaned out Vertuo capsule. This method allows me to use my preferred coffee freshly ground in a burr grinder. (Fine grind/not espresso fine) The My-Cap disk is VERY expensive for what you get but it works. The 10 cent My-Cap filters don't work as well as the AeroPress filters which are available on Amazon as well as Target, etc., for a fraction of the price.
Remove foil from the Vertuo capsule, clean and use over & over. The Vertuo capsule is made of thin aluminum that has a necessary bar-code printed on the underside of the lip. Capsule is somewhat fragile so handle with care and it should last indefinitely. Results: Freshly ground coffee of your choice at a fraction of the cost, win win win.
Now if only Nespresso would make a machine that makes HOT coffee. 
Cheers

Question 3

Hello, should I use any type of coffee in this machine or only special one?

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Option #1: Buy Nespresso vertuo capsules @ $1.20 ea
Option #2: I use a My-Cap($13) w/AeroPress Micro-Filter($0.014) in a cleaned out Vertuo capsule. This method allows me to use my preferred coffee freshly ground in a burr grinder. (Fine grind/not espresso fine) The My-Cap disk is VERY expensive for what you get but it works. The 10 cent My-Cap filters don't work as well as the AeroPress filters which are available on Amazon as well as Target, etc., for a fraction of the price.
Remove foil from the Vertuo capsule, clean and use over & over. The Vertuo capsule is made of thin aluminum that has a necessary bar-code printed on the underside of the lip. Capsule is somewhat fragile so handle with care and it should last indefinitely. Results: Freshly ground coffee of your choice at a fraction of the cost, about $0.20 win win win.
Now if only Nespresso would make a machine that makes HOT coffee.
Cheers

Question 4

Does this come with the 12 free pods to start you off?

Accepted Answer

yes, it comes with a box of 12 different flavors. We love this machine and coffee. Buy it, you love it too!

NespressoVertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi with Milk Frother, 236.59 Milliliters, Piano Black

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