This machine is a beauty. I love watching the fresh beans get grind up every morning. You can definitely smell the level of freshness. A lot of machines are noisy but this one is quiet. I like the temperature option as I can brew cold or hot. I haven't used the automatic settings yet but look forward to doing so on my really busy days. The buttons are straightforward. It isn't confusing as there are indicators for everything.We usually trash thousands of pods a year as recycling is limited in my area. Fresh coffee with limited waste is exactly what I am looking for. The design is classic. The only question left is whether the coffee tastes amazing? It does!