This is a wonderful coffee maker. I was surprised that it came with the gold filter; nice little touch. It brews a great cup of coffee, in either a small pot or large. I can brew only four cups and have morning coffee just for myself. I would change one thing, however, if there were any "do overs" and that would be the lid. I'm not sure why the designer did not stick with the traditional levered lid on the carafe, but instead chose to have the lid pop off. It's one additional step that seems completely unnecessary and could have easily been remedied. For me, it doesn't detract from this great little machine, but I have seen other reviewers make this same observation and complain.
Unfortunately the fan for the convection oven is broken. It makes a horrible clanning noise definitely hitting something inside it. I just use it as a toaster oven, that part works. Disappointing I thought it would have better quality.