I recently switched from pod coffee to drip coffee because my husband requested it, then he stopped drinking coffee. I have been wanting to go back to pods, however I love having a pot of coffee just ready to pour.  This combo has fixed my problems!  I can now have both!!!  I've used all options, iced coffee with a pod, hot coffee with a pod, and hot coffee from the carafe. All of these came out exactly as I had hoped! I LOVE that I only have to fill up one area of water, and if I only want 8 cups, I simply push the button and get 8 cups!  It is the best!!!