This coffeemaker was purchased to replace yet another Cuisinart coffeemaker that bit the dust. I did my HW and checked the options and feel we made the right decision. The coffee is decent.  The carafe doesn't spill water all over when I pour it in the resevoir. I like the see-through resevoir as well. The used basket filter is easier to spill all over the counter than a cone filter, but I'll manage. 
My husband drinks a LOT of coffee. The second option for a go cup is awesome.
So far, so good!