Sorry for late reply guys but here are some details about the Dolce Gusto:
First of all the link:
http://www.dolce-gusto.us/
It is a capsule coffee maker so it is not necessarily a cheap option but as I said cheaper than Starbucks.
There are different machines but they all work the same way. I have this one because I think the design is stunning:
http://www.dolce-gusto.us/Products/M...o-Circolo.aspx
You can watch a video online but it is quite simple to operate. There is a water tank and then you buy a box of capsules (you always get 12 different drinks or so to try out when you buy a machine). Some drinks (cappuchino, latte, etc) need two capsules (one coffee, one milk) others like iced tea and regular coffee need only one.
So you put the capsule in, close the lid and then there is a lever that goes right for hot water and left for cold water (iced tea, cappuchino!). The only machine that does cold and hot beverages and a whole range of drinks: cappuchino, latte machiato (both have skinny and caramel and vanilla I think), regular coffee, americano, espresso, chai latte (!!), iced tea and iced cappuchino, hot chocolate (insane chocolate flavour!!)... The whole range is on that homepage too.
On some machines you can now also press a button and the right amount of water comes out. Whereas my machine I control how strong or weak I want the drink. I think it needs some practice but it is cool because I am my own barista :-))
One thing I should mention, the drinks are smaller than your regular Starbucks. It is a European machine and they have smaller cups generally. Though the coffee is quite a bit stronger so you might just want more water (barista!!) in it.
The foam is phenomenal and the balance between milk, coffee and sugar (or sweetener) is perfect for me. But I guess that is personal taste. I also have some syrups (Torani, Monin) at home and can change flavours quickly.
The standard cappuchino has 90 calories and the skinny one has 49 calories. Not too bad eh? The skinny one is definitely less rich but if you add some torani choc sauce (1/2 tbsp is 25 calories) it makes a nice mocha for less calories.
I bought the machine because I didn't drink much coffee at home and thought the capsules keep the coffee fresh longer and I rather have some latte drinks than regular joe. I am totally hooked now and drink at least two a day (they are smaller remember?). The best thing I bought in a long time! Nothing beats a nice cappuchino only minutes after getting up in the morning :-)
Oh, and every box you buy has a code on the inside. You can sign up online and collect points you can trade for more coffee or other goodies.
Phew, I think I covered most of it. Let me know if you have more questions.
Coffee lovers?
...i love DD and starbucks but their drinks are loaded with sugar..i would still love to have drinks from there..any suggestions on what drinks are good? 
