Overall, I like my Mr. Coffee 12 Cup Coffee Maker. The design is very simple, nothing fancy. It has a quick on and off button. I usually set it up for in the morning and click the button on right when I get up. It doesn't take that long to perk the coffee, maybe 5 minutes. If I happen to get there before it's done, I love the auto pause feature. I can grab a cup early without it dripping all over the heating pad. The coffee is just the right temperature. It is always plenty hot. So far I like this coffee maker very well. The quality seems pretty good although the carafe handle is a bit different style than my last one and it is a bit more awkward to hold. I think I will get use to it. I also feel that the glass is not as thick and sturdy as my last coffee maker. I feel as if I really need to be careful with it. All and all I'm happy with the product however. It serves it's purpose and makes great, hot coffee. I do recommend it!