This is my second Cuisinart Coffee Maker.  My first was  4 cup, this one is a 5 cup.  This one is an improved model.  It has a water filter and the carafe has been improved.  The improved carafe does not spill coffee when you pour from it.  My first coffee maker did not have a water filter and coffee spilled when pouring from the carafe.  My new model also makes hotter coffee than my old model.  I am very pleased with my purchase.