So far I like this machine. It grinds well and fairly consistently. It is, however by far the noisiest contraption in the house. It sounds more like it's grinding rocks than coffee. Maybe it has to do with the morning quiet, but it's LOUD. So I walk into the room, fire it up and leave while it does it's thing. Not a problem with static like the Krups grinder it replaced. All in all I'm happy with this grinder.