I love my new single-serve Cuisinart coffeemaker.  I had a Cuisinart grind & brew coffee pot before I bought this one, but I am now living alone, and didn't need such a large coffee pot.  I wasn't aware that this coffee pot was available, but when I started looking for a new one, this is the one matched all my requirements.  It is perfect.  I can choose how much to brew, and I love the way the coffee beans are kept sealed in the see-through container, conveniently located right on the coffee pot.  The water receptacle is easy to remove and fill, and a red light comes on when you need to refill the water.  I haven't brewed coffee with the premade coffee pods with this pot, but I am glad that is available, should I decide to do that.  I would certainly recommend this Single-Serve coffee pot to family and friends.