I bought two of this coffee maker for myself - one for a "rainy day" should the other cease to function. Why? Primarily, because they're in short supply. Initially, the design drew me in. Now that I am using it a couple of times daily, I have to say that the product is efficient, well designed and does what it's supposed to do: Make a carafe of very good, hot coffee. Unlike many far more expensive "Best List" models, this Russell Hobbs has not overdone the buttons, switches, gauges and the like in an effort to justify price point. I'm very pleased.