I love this pot, I've only had it for a few weeks but so far I'm impressed with the performance. I really love the grind right before brewing it makes for a fresh coffee taste every time, and I just program it to brew every morning at the same time and I'm ready to walk out of the door for work with a fresh cup of coffee in hand, but what I really like is that I'm able to brew 2 cups or 12 cups, since I'm basically the only one in the house who really drinks coffee I don't have to waste a whole pot. the grinder can be pretty loud but what do you expect from grinding coffee beans, another thing I like about it is I don't have to try and measure the beans once you set it to the cup size and taste level the machine does all the WORK!! Perfect!!