Cuisinart Coffee Center 2-in-1 Coffeemaker is a really great item to have when you have multiple people in the house that may not all drink the same things. The bigger 12 cup carafe option is great for myself as I drink the most coffee in the house, so more for me. It features extreme brew technology and brews the coffee 25% faster! That's great for mornings on the go when I don't have much time until I need to be out the door. There is also a single serve option for coffee right next to the carafe, it offers 5 cup sizes and it is compatible with any brand of single-cup pod, including K-cups or the reusable HomeBarista filter, which comes with it! Bonus! It has a strength and pause feature, it allows you to brew over ice, comes with a 42 oz removable water reservoir and even has a little flip down shelf if you have a tiny little cup. I haven't had to flip that part down yet, but its there.