I bought this primarily for the look but have been surprised by the extra niceties that this coffee maker provides. Love that it comes with a reusable filter - no more buying single-use filters! Love the carafe - the top screws into place so you don't need to hold it while pouring. It also doesn't leak all over the counter like our last few carafes did. The maker itself is easy to use and has the necessary features without all the "cluttering" bells and whistles.