Not really what I thought it would be. But I needed something better than a Macgyvered poor over until something better comes along.

Be advised that there is no heating element in the bottom so this is meant more for a thermal carafe rather than the glass one they provide (which doesn't retain the heat past what is typical for coffee cooling in your cup). 

It is NOT A DRIP coffee maker. It appears to work just like the Kuerig coffee makers only on a larger scale - cups instead of 1 (Hot water runs through it pretty quick.)
It did come with a thermal travel cup (I have too many of these now LOL)
It did arrive in one piece.
It is the usual quality for Black + Decker products. 
It is versatile
I've only had it for 2 weeks or so. - If something occurs I will return to update this rating.