I really enjoy the coffee maker so far - I've owned it for 2 weeks.  I have turned the temperature up to the highest level and that is good for me, it's not McDonalds hot but it is a nice hot cup of coffee.  I'm not sure what is wrong with others who complain about the mess, I have had none of that and it is super easy to clean out.  I clean it out every 2nd or 3rd day.  I'm the only coffee drinker in my house (wife drinks tea) so this is perfect for us as I can get a fresh cup of coffee when ever I want.  Coffee comes out quicky so if there were several of you using the machine it would happily keep up.  Also coffee tastes great.  I have tried the expresso once and the iced coffee once, both worked well but I'm basically a drip coffee guy so I stick to that mostly.  Over all a great machine and super easy to use.