Remodeled a kitchen using stainless steel appliances and copper accents so this coffee pot fit perfectly in my "color" scheme.  Aside from the ability to start the pot brewing while I am still in bed in the morning, I have not utilized any other feature(s).  But don't be fooled, this really is just a very very nice looking coffee pot.  Really no different from the regular glass coffee pot makers you purchase at other big box stores, but you will pay significantly more for this one.  Would I buy it again?  YES!  Because it matches my kitchen perfectly.