This is the Best Product ever invented, there are several Imitations out there but NONE come close to competing with Black&Decker, very simple to operate, add the coffee & water, close the lid and push the start button, the lid contains the Hot Water outlet over the coffee grounds and when the coffee is brewed lifting the lid moves this water outlet out of the way instantly unlike some products that require you to move this outlet over or away from the grounds, this product unlike others shuts itself off automatically when the coffee is brewed. A Perfect Freshly Brewed Cup of Coffee everytime.