I bought this when my old grind and brew unit wouldn't boil the water anymore, and I'm really glad i did. I should also say the I bought what i thought was the replacement Grind and brew at BB&B, only to find out that it was a propeller grinder with removable inward parts that had to be washed after every use, and I could only put enough beans in for one pot. what a pain! Fortunately BB&B took it back when i returned it after finding this unit.
With this unit, i only have to dump the grounds after making a pot, and wash out the filter holder after each use. This pot has an actual burr grinder, which is superior, and a hopper that I can put almost a weeks' worth of beans in. This unit is what I was looking for when I went to BB&B, but they didn't have it. Everything from the old unit has been upgraded, and the only improvement I can suggest is the stainless steel carafe that I had from my original Cuisinart coffee maker.