Ahhhh, had already ordered the wild because the websites seem to say that it's an either or decision - either wild/pods or dome/grinds. As it's mostly for being out and about pods seemed like less faff i went for the pods option, but being able to choose would have been good. Looking at the design, i can't see why that's so difficult.
So, anyway, it's arrived. Around 24 hrs after ordering, well done fairfax the supplier (linked to from the handpresso site). So obviously, it needs played with
first impressions - really nice and well made. fair bit of weight though. Instructions, straightforward enough, so pumpity pump, add water, in goes pod, press button and water everywhere, with some coffee in cup. taste what there is of it in the cup and a good strong caffeine hit. Try again being a bit more careful about locating the locking ring. crema seems to take a while, but the whole process (not including boiling the kettle) from pupming to drinking is under 3 minutes. Supplied pods are Esspresione arabica, and ye gods what a caffeine hit. Seriously, after 1 1/2 shots, I'm buzzing. Certainly way stronger than my stove top. Really nice coffee as well, smooth but with a taste kick as well as a caffeine one and no bitterness.
is a degree of faff, but as OH doesn't drink coffee and the caffeine hit froma single shot is enough, I can't see having to do it more than once (other than a spot of showing off/posing), so result is worth the faffing, but will stick with machine at home.
@Pimpmaster_j - yes, do it. And based on one go, I'd recommend the supplier from the handpresso site.
EDIT - note that the pods are supplied as part of a deal from fairfax, not normally included. thought I shold mention that. Also comes with a holder.