I bought this grinder to replace one of another brand that was getting very long in the tooth, and though it still worked, had to be nursed along. First, the Good about the Cuisinart; It will grind a Small amount of coffee IF you hold down the button long enough. The Bad; It will only grind a SMALL amount of coffee IF, and only if, you have the patience to hold down the button for a long time. Also, it has become increasingly difficult to fit the lid back on once the grind chamber is filled with beans. Not a very good design! While there were some faults with the grinder we replaced, having to Struggle with the lid Every Time wasn't one of them. And it ground the coffee Much Faster!
So... If this Cuisinart holds together, that will be the only thing that would make us recommend it. Otherwise, keep looking, and Good Luck.