So happy to receive the Black and Decker 12 cup thermal programmable coffee maker. First off it's programmable, that right there makes me happy, I can set it and forget it and wake up to a pot of coffee ready to go. The carafe is very nice and easy to clean. It's easy to set up and add the coffee grounds and water. And the carafe keeps the coffee nice and hot all day. Coffee comes out tasting great and smelling wonderful. I definitely recommend this coffee maker.