Overall a really nice coffee maker. Eye pleasing design, fast brew cycle, great carafe. I do have some minor complaints, however. I had to run a vinegar/water mix through the machine to get rid of a fairly strong plastic odor that plain water did not take care of. Even after that the silicone mixing tube still smells terrible and gives the coffee a bad aftertaste. I have been brewing without it which helps immensely. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]