When it came to buying my machine I was down to the choice of the Minima and Bianca. I wanted an E61 group as I loved the look, and looks wise I far prefer the Minima over the Bianca (I’m probably in the minority here, but it’s all subjective).
The fact that the Minima doesn’t have a lever cam and therefore requires less maintenance and was about £600 cheaper made it a no brainer for me - I picked one up in black in January. I managed to pick up a flow control kit for £120 a few weeks ago - still have to fit this, but I have no regrets on my choice.
It is not the quietest of machines but this doesn’t bother me.