We are very happy with our new Cuisinart coffeemaker.  Two things I would change in the design:  1. the water reservoir could be placed closer to the front and the opening could bigger to make accessing and filling it easier, and 2. the spout on the carafe needs to be designed so that liquid doesn't dribble down the carafe when you try to pour too quickly--maybe it needs to be more defined instead of so contoured?  Those are the only negative points we've found. Otherwise, we at very happy with it.