I'm not a snob by any means, but I bought this Mr. Coffee grinder and have been thoroughly impressed with it. You can choose your grind setting (fine-course) and how many cups you want ground. It will automatically grind enough for 1-18 cups. I frequently make 6-8 cup pots of coffee and this grinds the perfect amount every time. Plus being stainless steel, it looks nice sitting on the counter. It can be had at Walmart or Target for less than $40. I just buy Eight O'clock original whole beans and I enjoy my coffee every morning. I can definitely tell a difference in grinding your own versus buying ground coffee.