I have to have coffee to start my day so I got this for traveling and it seemed perfect. Very simple design, very light weight.  I opened it when i received it to try at home and it worked perfect.  I then used it the first 2 days of my vacation with out any issues.  3rd day it wouldn't turn on and didn't work again. I'm not sure if I just had a weird one or if that is a common issue.  I was very disappointed and chose to dispose of it on my trip rather than lug a broken coffee maker around.  I should have saved it to return and receive a refund.