I bought a similar one about 2 years ago.  I love Ninja products but this one I would not buy again.  The pod holder has given us problems from the start and I stuck with it figuring it was user error.  It sprays everywhere, cleaning it makes no difference.  Yes I could use the big pot but that’s not really what I bought it for, but I do love the big pot for when we have company over.  Now that it’s older the water reader is sometimes off.  I love the concept and I’m glad to see they have changed the pod.  I will stick with ninja just not a fan of this pod type.