This grinder is really quite good for its size. I am planning to use it as a backup grinder because I like to grind a weeks worth of coffee ahead of time and have it in stored in a cool dry, air tight container.... All I want to do is push the on button in the morning and presto, coffee ready in 3 minutes- no loud grinding sound to jar the senses- why not just do it all at one time.... if you think like me, try the larger Cuisnart Supreme Grind Auto Burr Mill DBM8 and make sure you get a 2 or even 3 year warranty...