Exactly what I was looking for. It's not complicated, but it lives up to the promises: hot water fast, and at the right temperature for various brews. It does beep quite loud with every push of a button,when the water boils, and whenever the kettle is removed from the base or placed back on it. That's only a problem when I'm boiling water and my partner is still asleep nearby. I was there was a way to turn off the incredibly loud beeps. Otherwise, though, it's an excellent kettle, great capacity, able to fill an entire teapot in a single boil. I use it probably three or four times every day and it's become a main feature of my life. Thanks, Breville! BEEP! That means this review is over.