Others say...

"Practical, easy, convenient... a hectic life simplified...Priceless"
Many of the reviews of the Keurig Coffee Makers, this model or any of them, claim it makes the "greatest coffee ever." To claim that, one's exposure to great coffee is limited and is probably a bit reaching. This is not to say it doesn't make an impressive cup of coffee in a small compact counter top appliance. As the tag line states it is practical. We recently received this as a wedding gift, it was originally one of those wish list items when you say if I had everything. Honestly, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to make a single cup of coffee with minimal effort.

I know people who love the experience of grinding beans, brewing a pot, and have coffee all day long. For me, a cup in the morning and a cup or two in the evening a few times a week is enough for me. So it is practical in the sense I get exactly what I need. And in a world where everything is increasing in cost, the $5.00 coffee shop coffee days are over. This is at home, no more lines, and at an average cost of $0.34 per cup, a fraction of the cost, and for me all the flavor.

As for being easy, you fill the water, pop in a k-cup, and push a button, 60 seconds later, one hot cup of great tasting coffee. When done, you toss the k-cup and turn off.

Lets look at being convenient, for speed I had always done the Folgers instant coffee singles, which are easier than a pot of coffee, but these machines are far more convenient. One cup, no dipping, to squeezing the bags, no drips all over the counter. Plus with the timer, it is hot when I get up and I just hit start. Always fresh and always ready.

So in the end, it allows me make better use of my mornings and makes my life a little less hectic, and for me, that is priceless.

"Don't buy this if you like your coffee steaming hot"
If you like your coffee steaming hot this is not the coffee maker for you. I am very disappointed in this machine. The user manual says that the water heats to 192 degrees, however when I tested the coffee coming out of the machine it is only 180 degrees. I have to microwave every cup. I called the Keurig tech and he said this is correct, it can lose 12 degrees by the time it gets to the cup.

"GOURMET single cup coffee maker !!!!!!!!!!"
Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System
I love this system so much that I can't wait to get up in the morning and fix my coffee.......my husband isn't a coffee drinker so it works out so good that I don't have to make an entire pot of coffee when I'll only be drinking one or two cups. When company is here they can see how fantastic this coffee (or tea or hot chocolate) maker is. Even my sister, who is very particular about everything she owns, thought it was great. Especially when she saw that I have "german chocolate cake" flavored coffee.....and you only have to make ONE CUP AT A TIME !!!!!!

"On fourth machine at my office"
The first Keurig machine failed in 2 months (used 15 x per day). The replacement broke again (glue joint failed) in 9 months, but I was able to epoxy. Then the machine stopped metering water at about 13 months. I will purchase another as they do have the K-Cup monopoly, the coffee tastes ok, and it is the cleanest system I know of for an office. Be warned that Keurig designs have pretty features but they are not robust and are likely to fail and you will be re-buying Keurig machines on a regular basis. I have taken a good look at the unit(s) and I feel these failures are simply poor engineering which is somewhat a surprise given the hefty cost. I suspect business/marketing people run the company and they are profit maximizing by sub-contracting design and manufacturing to low cost oversea suppliers.

"A new K-cup addict to the fold..."
My first single cup maker... it's so nice to have a fresh, hot, quality cup of coffee when ever I want it.
My wife and I have become K-Cup "addicts"... now completely spoiled and totally unwilling to ever go back to pot coffee.
If a bit of pump noise may bother you, I suggest upgrading to the B70 with "quiet brew" technology... if it's not a bother, the B60 is the most bang for your buck.