I was looking for a coffeemaker for my office so I'm not forced to use the Keurig. I wanted a machine with a burr grinder and a timer. This Gevi is what I decided on and if you're looking for similar qualities I recommend this machine.So, first let me say that when you get your settings dialed in this makes the best cup of coffee I've ever had from a drip machine. There are lots of settings to play with so finding your ideal cup can take some time. Here is what I use:- no paper filter (this affected the flavor a lot, surprisingly. The basket's mesh is tight enough that you don't need a separate filter).- medium brew strength- grind setting on second largest bean image (there are lots of detents, so not the second notch on the wheel but the second-largest bean image)- same amount of water as the number for the amount of coffee ground- light-medium roast beansWith all that said, there are some minor issues that keep it from being a 5* product.- grinder is very loud. Definitely noticeable from 2 offices down from mine. And it grinds for longer than you might expect- the mechanism that lets the grounds fall into the brew basket is a bit inaccurate and you'll get some grounds scattered around the machine. Not a lot but it's noticeable.- The bean hopper is right above the brew basket, and you don't want steam from the hot grounds clogging up the grinder. After brewing, I push the button to open the brew basket nook and leave it ajar. Perfectly normal for machines in this range, you have to spend more to get a more separated bean hopper.- No insulated carafe. Again, with all the other features of this machine it's understandable.- Figuring out how to set the timer can be a bit tricky. Don't press the On / Off button during this process or you'll start a pot. Hold down the Program button to set the desired time to brew and press it again to turn on the timer.I would definitely buy this machine again, the drawbacks are, for me, very minor.