Love this coffee maker. Had to replace my old coffee maker of 30+ years. Wanted a machine that would equal the flavor of my old one without costing a fortune. The Zojirushi makes delicious coffee. Smooth, robust taste- surpasses my pour overs. The recommended water to coffee grounds ratio is accurate. The design is compact to easily fit on the countertop without taking up space. Design is simple enough to not be distracting. Water is easy to measure. Pouring doesn't seem to be the problem that others describe. I thought initially the recessed filter system would interfere but it doesn't at all. Cleaning the machine is easy. Making iced coffee is a breeze. Love that feature. I researched a long time to find this coffee maker. Worth the effort. Down the road I don't know where to get the filters - but will cross that bridge when I get there. Highly recommend!