We needed a new coffee pot and I received this one as a promotion in exchange for a review. I really like that it's digital and programmable. It looks expensive on my counter! I love that it has "sneak a cup" feature on it because sometimes you need your coffee immediately but you don't want to clean up the mess of trying to get a cup before the whole pot is done. This coffee maker is not bulky so it doesn't take up a lot of space. I like it so much that I'm going to purchase one for my office!