We had a prior Cuisinart model and it was time to replace it so we bought this 2-IN-1 coffee center. Very pleased with the multiple venues allowing Caref or POD. The POD works well for a single serving but there are two of us using the center and when we don't wait at least 5 minutes between PODs we get mostly hot water (0-25% coffee) from the dispenser on the second cup at 6 or 8 oz setting. Otherwise, we would have up'd the rating to 5 stars.