I bought this for my husband, who works from home and needs his morning cup of coffee to get going everyday.  He usually uses our French press, but says it's a lot of work for just one cup.  Now he has his new Cuisinart programmed to make his first cup when he wakes up and keeps the coffee hot so if he wants another cup later in the morning it's still steaming.  He loves it!    

Pros: programmable, keeps coffee hot, nice sleek look, doesn't take up much counter space