A guy's opinion. Needed a new coffee maker so I spent a few extra bucks and shouldn't have. Makes coffee like any other maker but has some shortcomings. 1. It's to damn tall and since to add water the top flips up it needs a high clearence on the counter. 2. The opening to add water is to small so you better have good aim or a paper towel in hand for the clean up. 3. The clock display is small and you must bend over to read it. 4. The warmer adjustment wasn't very effective since the plate was so warm it burnt the coffee. Not worth the extra bucks.