This Simple design is easy to use and it is compact so takes up less space than other models. I love to make iced coffee and teas but still have my hot coffee in the morning. This does both features so nicely.  The style allows you to put a fairly tall mug or keurig cup of ice under without removing the drip tray. I bought this as a secondary brewer but decided to use it with summer here… I use more iced tea and coffee ….This is a great little brewer and the 3 cup sizes along with a brew over ice, are all I need .