Purchased this as a replacement for an old Black&Decker drip coffee maker. I really like the design of the basket that holds the coffee grounds (more like a funnel than a flat-bottomed bowl). The coffee seems to be stronger & so far we haven't had any grounds get into the pot. It's easy to clean & brews a full pot quickly. I would have preferred that they design a visible water level window in the side of the coffee maker, rather than the internal stepped system, which I could see being a bit of a problem if you aren't mostly making a full pot. Recommended.