The Aeropress is great. got one and use it regularly. I've also got a gaggia classic and an iberital MC2 grinder which is by all accounts the best combination for reasonable espresso without spending silly money (although even this will set you back a few hundred). Been using it twice a day for the last 5 years or so though so its been well worth it. A bit more of a faff than straight bean to cup but if you know what you are doing then it probably makes a better drink. I realise neither of these are bean to cup solutions but i've no idea on that side of things.