Step Up to Bruvi

My husband and I have had difficulty finding the right coffee maker for our needs. We were simply looking for a good cup of black coffee that was quick and easy to brew. (Our single cup Moccamaster comes in at a close second, but even that was a bit too time consuming for my husband's liking.) That said, a few months into using the Bruvi, we're enjoying it so far. Here's my pro/con list:

Pro's:

* Brews a great cup of (hot) coffee quickly, with zero hassle.

* Looks nice on the countertop and takes up minimal space.

* Although we're still sampling the various pod flavors, we've not 'disliked' any of them so far.

* The website is easy to use. Re-orders are simple. (More on shipping time below, however.)

* There are ample options/buttons on the machine, although we tend to use the same ones daily.

* After the initial setup issues, there have been no issues with the machine.

Con's:

* Setup should have been easy, but it took several hours and was super frustrating. That said, customer service was quite helpful. In the end, we deduced that the machine arrived when it was below 0 here in MN, and it simply needed time to warm up before working properly.

* The storage dump area for used pods is small, so you need to empty it frequently or you can't lift the lever to brew a new cup. Three or four pods max. There's also a fair amount of water in there, so it's a bit messy.

* The default size for a cup of coffee is 8 oz. In a perfect world you could change the default to your…