I was so excited to get to try this coffee maker. I was in desperate need of a new one and got it just in time. I love the look of it and love that it has a thermal carafe so the coffee stays hot longer. I'm an everyday coffee drinker and am so glad to be using this coffee maker. I also love the strong brew button and the water window to show how much water is left. And not to mention it has a timer to set to brew the coffee later on.