I have had my burr grinder for about a month, and I can't imagine ever being without it! Using freshly-ground beans yields better espresso, of course, and the digital readout makes it easy to fine-tune the grind to your personal taste. Dispensing the grounds directly into the portafilter is convenient. The included metal tamper is nicely heavy, and the machine comes with several different portafilter baskets. It is also easy to swap bean varieties whenever you wish. The slim design doesn't take up much counter space, and the device is relatively quiet compared to other grinders I have used. Highly recommended!