I've always loved the Cuisinart coffee machines. They are clean, simple to use and elegant looking. This machine has the burr grinder inside the unit so you save time by not cleaning the bean holder each day. Regular grinder maintenance (once a week) consists of a couple quick swipes of a brush to push grounds down. Programming is simple and the thermal pot keeps coffee hot for hours so you can enjoy hot coffee well into the morning without the burnt taste machines with warming plates give off. having the burr grind allows for the perfect strength and you choose daily.