We wanted a coffee maker that would brew a whole pot and give us the option of using a pod for a single cup. This unit does that beautifully. It completes the brewing cycle quickly, beeps to let you know it's done and keeps the coffee hot without scorching. It has filters for the water reservoirs to make sure nothing interferes with delicious coffee. The replacement filters are easy to get and don't cost much. It has a timer so you can wake up to a fresh pot every morning and shut down automatically in case you forget to turn it off.