Just started using this item. Nice looking and seems to work very well. I like the idea of not having a coffee pot. I also notice I'm using about half the amount of coffee grinds that I used to use in my old coffee maker, and the coffee actually tastes stronger.  I did buy one of those forever coffee filters, so I don't have to worry about running out of paper filters. I drink a lot of coffee so this maker should pay for it's self in no time.