I prefer the old style better. This newer model is not user friendly. It is hard to pour the water in with out it running over into the coffee basket. The coffee doesn't remain hot as long and the buttons on the front are to easily pushed when trying to move the coffee maker in order to put water in it.
We like this coffeemaker a lot. The easy dispensing of coffee in whatever quantity you want is great. It has a lot of good features and is easy to clean. Beware, however, if you do not regularly clean the internal brewed coffee storage container, your coffee will not stay as hot in the unit. Cleaning it is easy, however
This is my second one and the first one still works after all these years. I hope they continue to make this model. It is the only one that makes a full pot and is single serve at the same time. All the others are like a kuerig.
This is the second coffee maker that I have purchased. The first one I have had for many years. The second one will be going in a new coffee bar for my guests! I love this coffee maker!
We like this design so much that this is our third of this style. The internal storage keeps the coffee hot without ever burning it as is common with a carafe style pot. The only negative (aside from the fact that they do eventually wear out) is it could be a bit taller as some of our thermal cups are just too tall to fit under the dispenser even with the base removed. Really needed another inch.