Rosie when you do look at one you may initially think that it feels a bit "flimsy", but I can assure you it's pretty robust, (needs to be with Mr P!)
It has a mesh filter thing, so no need to buy the paper liners. Ours has never spilt onto the worktops, although it's predecessor developed a habit of erupting like a caffeine fuelled Vesuvius, which is why we had it put down.
The main thing I really like about the current one is the fact that it keeps the coffee that much hotter than the previous one. I sometimes like a dash of Amaretto in my coffee (only as a special treat!) and also take milk, but I can't bear lukewarm coffee, so this one is well tested on that front!