I am so very happy with this French press.  There is such a difference with the taste and even look to the coffee.  A drip machine just does not do coffee justice.  Another benefit to a French press is that there is no burner to be left on.  I have had a glass French press in the past and it broke of course so when I decided to get another years later I researched and found that even though this is more spendy, it is worth the price.  Filling the press with hot water while the water for the coffee boils really helps keep it hot for hours.  Great buy and looks great on the counter in place of my prior coffee pot.