Great improvement over previous model.  The carafe is redesigned so that whether you are pouring water into the machine or pouring coffee in a cup, there are no spills. The reservoir on the individual cup side is convenient in that you can make a quick cup while dashing out the door in the morning-no need to add water each time. Of course if you want a pot of coffee, the programming feature is perfect to use to wake up to a freshly brewed pot of coffee.