This is our third Grind & Brew.  We love our morning coffee made with Fresh ground beans.  We love that the beans can be stored in the feed container and that the carafe keeps the coffee warm - although not as warm as our previous model.  As with other reviewers, we are disappointed that Cuisinart has not come up with a design that does not spatter and drip when pouring - this is also worse than our previous models.  We put up with it because we love the coffee it makes and can’t find another model with a thermal carafe that stores the beans without a major investment.