This is the second one I've purchased in almost 10 years. I absolutely love it! The only reason I replaced it was because I have hard water and no matter what you use the calcium build up eventually doesn't come out. I even used a product called Dip-it which is industrial strength. This coffee maker brews the best cup of coffee ever!
We have had this brand/style of coffee maker for years now. I love how it keeps your coffee hot without the added use (and cleaning) of a carafe. Would highly recommend!
It's easy to use, but doesn't keep the coffee terribly hot. The best cup is in the first few minutes. I do like having a reservoir vs. a carafe--nothing to break or lift out to get a cup. The light over the cup is a bon us.
I have used this exact pot for the last 10 years. This is the 2nd one I have bought. I love there is no carafe to deal with and I program it to go on in the morning so it's ready the minute I get out of bed. Cuisinart is so great to stand behind its products that I would not think about getting a different coffee maker. It is definitely 5 stars