This machine looks beautiful on the counter and brews a strong, great tasting cup of coffee. It is easy to use, and my daughter loves to watch the water bubble up through the tube into the coffee grounds. I’m very impressed with how quickly this machine brews coffee and how hot it stays in the insulated carafe. I like that it does not have a warmer to make the coffee taste burnt or bitter. The clock and brew ahead features are easy to program and do their job quite well. The cone filters and de-scaling solution are added costs, and the machine is definitely a splurge; however the coffee tastes great and it really looks great on the counter.