This is my second coffee grinder by Cuisinart. I have a previous one that fell from the counter and cracked the lid. That model has lasted for at least three years without any problem. Since I am satisfied with this model I bought another replacement.The space for the coffee beans is limited. If you are going to make a full pot of coffee you will have to grind 2 or 3 loads. For the 6 cups of coffee I brew in the morning I only need to grind two full loads of coffee beans. If you don't overload the coffee beans it works fine. I recommend finding measuring cup. Once you grind the beans it is good to shake the grinder to get all of the beans ground. If you do this you get perfectly ground coffee.The cord of the grinder is about 18". It's a little shorter than their previous model but manageable. Compared to a Mr. Coffee grinders whose motors kept burning out I would definitely recommend this model.