I've had the 14 cup programmable coffeemaker from Cuisinart for more than 3 months and am so pleased with it. It is easy to program, simple to use and most importantly, makes coffee just like we like it. I watched the video before buying and noticed the woman doing the demonstration used a pitcher (not the carafe) to pour the water in, so I have a dedicated pitcher with a line on it to indicate a full pot, and it works very well. No spills. I love that we can turn the beeper off for when the coffee is finished - my cat hated it and it was simple to turn it off. The end product is great, it's easy to clean and I would recommend this product.