My old machine Senseo beginning to show signs of fatigue after six years of loyal service. I replaced the HD 7864 in part for its aesthetics and its extractable tank right. This machine has an additional function which allows through a slide switch on the front panel, to assay the flavor of coffee. A good idea, but screen printing is very explicit and it is often mistaken (at first) not knowing whether to operate the slider up or down. Otherwise, always great coffee, provided you use quality pods, but this is a matter of taste.