This machine is characterized by an extremely good shelf life, it has been used for years in a small office with> 10 withdrawals coffee daily and it still works reliably even in compare to more expensive machines. Is easy to clean incl the brewing unit. The coffee is on solid fully automatic level, ie real espresso etc. should not be expected. Water and coffee quantity set, the only drawback: Coffee could be hotter, but the caffeine supply more than adequate).