I stated using this coffee maker as soon as I got it, and the non K-Cup holder is very easy to use. Cleanup is a bit messy, but I've found the easiest way to capture the used grounds is to just dump them onto a paper towel. Then just wash the holder and put it away. The brewing is quiet, very rapid, and both the bold and normal settings work very well. I use it daily.

I haven't yet tried the K-Cup feature as I've no K-Cups. As soon as I do, I'll add to my review.