Bought this before Christmas, and have used it every day since!  EASY to operate. I prepare it the night before, and by morning all I have to do is push the lever and it does all the work.  I bought the red one, since all my small appliances are red, so it looks nice on the counter alongside the toaster. I did purchase extra water filters and change them as recommended. I do use a paper filter in the basket, but that is just my preference. I gladly give my Cuisinart 5 stars!