
I've been really thinking about the differences between commercial and prosumer machines lately, but I'm a little uncertain as to what those differences really "boil" down to.
For example, the Izzo Duettos and Vibiemmes are *some* of the top home (prosumer) machines on the market, while something like the La Marzocco GS/3 is one (of many) popular commercial machines. I've been researching machines for a while now (on my personal hunt + time saving), and they have really got me pondering what technically classifies as a "prosumer" machine VS a "commercial" machine - as well as why you would choose one over the other. So what IS the difference, exactly? Wouldn't you be able to run a small restaurant/coffee shop with a Duetto or Vibiemme if you really wanted to? Or is there something about them that makes them a poor choice in that aspect? (obviously I'm comparing only 1group machines, or it would be an easy answer)
...If that where the case, does that make a La Marzocco a better choice (even for the home) or is it simply over-kill for personal use? If so, why would someone purchase a commercial machine for personal use then? I mean, I don't know if commercial machines are better than prosumer ones or just different... but I imagine they are just meant for two different types of use.
..I hope none of that comes across sarcastically, I am genuinely curious as to the differences and why one would choose one over the other (other than $$$ of course)...