I got this FREE from FirstLook Spectrumbrands to test in my home and i love this coffee maker. 1st it has its own filter basket you can use or take out and put in your own filter, 2nd feature it has a adjustable ledge below you can use to bring the pot up closer to the spout, or remove it and put your to go cup directly under the spout to have your freshly brewed coffee directly into your to go cup. & another feature it has a measuring mark on the side where the water is go to to show you how much water you need per cup or for the 5 cup coffee pot ..  I used the mini filter basket in addition to my coffee filter to brew my coffee this morning..    Definitely a big improvement in creating this coffee maker. 
I highly recommend !!!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]