Overall this is a pretty good coffee maker.  Quite, quick brewing, and easy to use. Granted the controls take a little to get used to. This machine makes good strong coffee, and the last cup out of carafe taste just as good as the first. This is also a very sleek looking machine that looks great out on the counter top. The only issues I have with the machine is that the carafe is not dishwasher safe and it only holds 9 5oz cups. Higher capacity would be nice. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]