If you get more coffee drinkers to visit, it is usually lengthy, all with the help of fully automatic or capsule machine to provide it stays the good old coffee! The Krups FMD244 provides the user with everything he needs for the supply several guests. I personally prefer this also the glass jug over the thermos because of brewed coffee should be consumed more equal, as long to bob up and down in a thermal container to himself. Especially one this machine offers the possibility to choose between 1-3 cups or Max. (Ie 10) to choose thus one has to enjoy as individual users the possibility a freshly brewed coffee. The feed is pleasantly simple, by an external visible water level indicator, an easy swing filter insert (a button) and a lighted power switch. The standardized drip stop prevents lag when pot of removed. The heater switches off after 30 min. From (what can be attributed to EU legislation, but (as I wrote above) I prefer to use my coffee rather immediately. The cleaning (just the glass jug) is very simple and is even suitable for dishwashers. In addition, it is so temperature-resistant that you can use in a microwave (which escapes me the sense here). What is interesting about the Krups is also the retrofit capability. Who wants can also buy more a thermos for this model, or a lime / chlorine filter insert (supposedly improves the taste of coffee). Conclusion: Those who opt for a coffee machine, is the right place for the Krups FMD244! Easy to use, clear and Brühmengeneinstellung are your advantages. Dissuasive, however, is the relatively high price!