This coffee maker is nothing special. If you want to get up and turn on your coffee maker, this is for you. Personally, I like it programmable which in turn, means auto-shut off. I don’t want to have to remember to shut off/ unplug the coffee maker. I haven’t tried the 4th method, because, well frankly, it’s to much work when you first roll out of bed. I have no desire to boil water for a cup of coffee. There is no warming pad, so unless you drink coffee fast, pour it into a thermos, or have someone to share it with, the 5 cup carafe will probably get cold. Overall, just a so-so coffee maker. The travel mug and standard mug are NOT included in this particular series. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]