I came here to recommend the same! Mine's the thermal carafe version (so it doesn't have a hot plate) - so it's even more straightforward. Some selling points you didn't mention though:
- It has a 5 year warranty
- It's handmade in the Netherlands
- Replacement parts are available without too much effort
- It has a 5 year warranty
- It's handmade in the Netherlands
- Replacement parts are available without too much effort