I've been using a Keurig for many years but missed making full pots on the weekend with my husband and when we have guests over. I always had just basic coffee makers but thought these additional features were kind of fun. I found it very easy to set up and use. I really like the clock feature on it, nice to have a clock in that area of my kitchen and it makes programming it easier. The coffee brews wonderfully and tastes great. I like doing the slow roast on my more premium coffees and I can really tell the difference in it, it tastes richer and smoother.