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Nice 30 years old is probably a good thing these days.
No:
Collecting my usage stats.
Firmware that constantly needs upgrades.
Screens that can fail.
Phoning home.
Bricking it.
Right to repair issues.
It also has a handy self-test mode. Hold the two other buttons down then press the power button.
I'll admit from what I remember it doesn't make the best espresso. But.. the newest Philips machines still use the same damn brew unit from what I could see. The newest machines do look sleek and pretty.
As if household pressurized steam wasn't complicated enough.
Sounds like you're a coffee guy? I'm guessing you know how to clean the inside properly than.