Well, this is my second Senseo coffee maker, the first having lasted a little over a year, since the lid was broken. No doubt that will happen to me the same thing with this one, as it seems fragile. It is always difficult to close, once it flows next three. In short, it is not the top. Still, the coffee capsules are biodegradable, which is not the case with other brands, and the choice is quite considerable. With good marks we have a quality coffee. The cappucinos are not bad either. Basically, I am not sure to recommend this model, which is a replica of the original. Other more modern probably best will do