While it worked, I appreciated the consistent and controllable grind and quantity control. However, this morning it just stopped working, i.e., the button push does nothing. I emptied the beans and grounds, cleaned all the parts per the manual, re-assembled, and - nothing. I've had it for about 2 years, so no hope for warranty service. I took it apart to see if there was anything obviously wrong. Internally, the construction looks great - well designed and well built. It is a sturdy little machine, or rather, now it is a sturdy little paperweight.