I purchased this coffee maker a couple of months ago because the one I had similar to it was starting to leak and was getting difficult to keep clean.   I researched and found this Cuisinart model with all the features I had on the "other" model I was using.  The bonus is that this Cuisinart has a couple of extra wonderful features that I never thought of searching.   I am so delighted with the separate water tank, water filter and the dispensing light!   This Cuisinart model is the cream of the crop!