Having the ability to turn on the coffeemaker from my phone upon waking is pretty incredible. As is changing the brew features (number of cups, strenghth, water temp). I've been a Nespresso user for 5 years but was really tired of the coffee selections. However, having the ability to make a cup instantaneously made me hesitant about switching. This coffee maker allows me to choose my own blends all while having my coffee brewed before i arrive in the kitchen. The sleek design of the carafe is a plus. I'm very happy with my purchase