I received this product a couple of weeks ago and have been using it ever since! The front fill is very convenient. It heats the water at just the right temperature so no burnt or scalding hot coffee. I haven’t had to deal with the grinds getting into the pot when brewing which is a major plus as no one wants to taste the grinds in their coffee. My favorite feature is the clean feature. The light comes on reminding you to put it thru the clean cycle which is very easy all you have to do is fill it with water and a little vinegar and run it thru the cycle. Then you run more water thru it to rise. I would definitely recommend this coffee maker to anyone looking for something decent priced but still works just as good as your high end makers. I look forward to using this coffee maker for years to come.