I always said that this machine does it all. After describing the countless features it has my youngest brother, Keth (not Keith, Keth), asked me if a Swedish masseuse gave you a neck massage while you waited for the first cup to brew. It doesn't. But it does have: a thermal carafe, a grinder for the freshest cup ever, a pause-and-serve so that you can grab a cup before the pot is finished brewing, a three year warranty, an indicator to let you know when the machine needs to be decalcified and a mode that slows the water down so that you can make just a couple of cups without it being weak and flavorless. Plus it just looks so great.