This is an excellent coffee maker, and a major upgrade from previous models. After our previous Bonavita failed after ~2000 cycles (we drink a lot of coffee in our household), we were excited to try the latest and greatest.The detachable water reservoir makes filling much easier - just carry over to the sink and fill up with fresh filtered water. The coffee grounds basket clicks right into the top of the maker, instead of resting on the carafe like the older models, which makes prep easier. The glass carafe doesn't keep the brewed coffee as warm as the thermal carafe, but the glass does now sit on a heat plate that will stay warm for ~2 hours (I think) before automatically shutting off (I couldn't find this specifically documented, but have observed anecdotally). But hey - if you care about making good coffee, you aren't going to just let a fresh pot sit on the counter all day - you're going to drink it! And the glass carafe is such an aesthetic upgrade, the minor loss in old-coffee-warmth is easily offset.Brewing is easy - press on, click brew or bloom (bloom is better, of course), and walk away. It beeps when it's ready, and you simply remove the carafe, add the top (same as their older models), and enjoy!I see a bunch of low star reviews that frankly I find confusing. The coffee maker works like a charm, is easy to setup, and easy to clean. Not sure what else one can ask for, while also making a stellar cup! Infinitely better than any cheap-o Mr Coffee maker - but hey, if you can't taste the difference, your wallet will be blessed!