(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I bought this unit partly because I predict it will last longer than previous, lower end machines.  It has worked well, except for once that the auto set had it turn on into hot plate count down timer, without brewing anything.  Maybe once isn't too bad.

I do like that I can select more than one auto brew preset, in case my schedule changes, and the Bold Brew function allows me to use less ground coffee for the same taste, and I think I was told maybe the same caffeine hit.

Another thing is that I had the option to buy in grey:  How many appliances these last number of years are either white or black?  The option is good for a change.