I received this as a Christmas gift this year and I love it! The best thing about this grinder is that you completely control the size of your ground coffee. With other coffee grinders I've used, you put a specific setting before putting in the beans and then if it's not perfect you can't re-grind. With the clear lid you can easily watch the grinding process and start and stop when it reaches your desired thickness. I personally prefer super fine grounds (Turkish coffee level which is finer than espresso) which typically isn't an option on most other grinders. With this grinder I just for an additional 10 seconds and it is perfect. Not to mention, coffee that was ground 5 minutes before you brew it is just delicious. This appliance grinds quickly and evenly :)