We have used Cuisinart on demand coffee makers (two in the past) and were very pleased with them.  Finally, however and after quite a few years, our most recent one stopped working and it was long out of warranty.  We purchased this unit as a replacement and so far are very satisfied.  Especially like the separate container for water and small touches/improvements like the indents on the fllter basket that make it easy to hold, especially while emptying coffee grounds.