We've been using this coffee maker for a couple weeks now. We originally got it because of the "Bold" brew setting, hoping that would allow us to use less coffee. However, we really didn't notice a difference between the regular & bold settings. The water tank is easy to fill, but the lid for the water tank is ill-fitting & a little flimsy. Overall though, the unit is easy to clean, very easy to use & program & makes good coffee. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]