This is the best coffee maker I have bought by far.  It's insanely quick (no waiting forever and ever for the drip drip drip of that first cup), and it makes me feel much less horrible no longer using the landfill-bound K-Cups. It doesn't hurt that the copper color gives it the appearance of some fabulous Italian cappuccino science lab kit.  With that in mind, for those who worry that this machine looks too complicated, don't be deceived:  it is so so easy to use, just like your classic drip machine;  it just looks way better doing it!