To be completely transparent, I am reviewing this within the first couple of uses to receive the bonus screen. That being said, this is a very solid purchase. The press is very sturdy and looks great. Many people complain about glass presses because they crack and break easily, but this one has some plastic around the outside that reinforces the glass and looks pretty neat, too. I actually accidentally dropped it from about a foot and a half off the ground and the thing is just fine. The filter and plunger work great.The best results of good coffee come from following the directions: don't use presently boiling water, if making coffee, use course grounds, clean immediately after use, etc. Several of the common complaints could be remedied just by paying attention and not being a doof. I am very happy over all with this product. Plus, I got a cool app to go with the new press I own by scanning a barcode on the box. Not why I bought it, but a cool little add on of nice coffee recipes. Can't wait to try teas and espresso!Updated June 1st, 2015So, I've owned this little beauty for a little while longer now, so I thought I'd give an update after using this a few (dozen) more times.I. Absolutely. LOVE. This. Device! Let's go over the high points:All-glass construction. If you feel the inside of your carafe, you'll notice that it is a completely solid glass construction. I've discovered that other presses will join the glass to a plastic base which will crack or leak with normal use. This, however, is a solid build. This will never leak because it's one continuous piece of glass.Heavy-duty. This thing is a tank. The plastic lining along the outside really enforces that glass. I use this all the time and I've never worried about cracking the glass. Like I mentioned when I first bought this press, I accidentally dropped it (woops!) on the floor and ... it bounced! I wouldn't test that on yours, but that still doesn't change how impressed I am with the durability of this product. Also, the construction just appears pleasing. It's very classy looking, and I get a lot of complements on its looks alone.It's so simple! No little bolts or screws. Just the carafe, a plastic top/plunger, and nothing else. The filter attached to the top is ridiculously easy to take apart and assemble. There are some other presses that advise you to disassemble their filters over a tray so you don't lose little parts. No problem here! Just three pieces that sit right on top of each other and twist right on to the plunger. My dog could put this thing together.My last high point is the company's customer service. They do a great job of making sure you're happy. Pretty much as soon as I ordered the press I got an email from the co-founder of the company and got a few tips on how to take care of the press. Now, I don't know if it was an automatically generated email, but I don't really care if it was. I knew exactly how I could get ahold of someone if I had any questions. I've never heard any complaints about trying to communicate with this company. In my experience, these guys and gals are the best at doing what they do.If you're busy scrolling through reviews of various presses, trying to decide which is the best one for you, I'd tell you look no farther. I did the very same thing, and I'm so happy with my results. This is the all-around best glass press you'll find. Like I mentioned in my first review, most of the problems people encounter while using any press are generally their own fault. When brewing coffee, use course ground beans to avoid any bits of grounds that could pass through the filter. Never, ever, use directly boiling water in the press. That's just too much of a shock for any glass. Plus, it'll make the brew nasty. Always stir the grounds with a plastic or wooden spoon. Metal spoons might hit the inside wall of the carafe and chip or crack the glass. Basically, handle your press with care and use common sense. If you do that, you'll be making the most delicious cups of coffee you've ever had in no time! I hope you enjoy your press just as much as I do.