I have been eyeing this coffee maker for years and finally pulled the trigger and I'm so glad I did! It's so easy to use and makes a fantastic cup of coffee. As someone who gave up on multi-cup coffee makers years ago, this machine could not be easier to use. The carafe keeps coffee hot for a surprisingly long time (I tend to drink my coffee rather slowly). Since the machine doesn't have a warming plate, there's no chance for the remaining coffee to get burned or turn bitter, which is a huge plus. This is an A++ coffee maker! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]