I was so excited to get this coffee pot. It has so many bells and whistles. 
*You can specify you want to make an iced coffee.      * A hotter heating element to deliver great tasting hot coffee. 
*MultiServe dial that has 7 different brewing cycles. 
* 4 coffee strengths 
* Independent water outlet so the water doesn’t taste like coffee. 
* Fits travel mugs 
* Fast brew System
* Drip Stop so you can pour during brewing cycle
* Freshness Indicator
*Descale warning
All these make it a great coffee pot. I just miss the convenience of using k-cups. I wish it had that option.