I've had my old coffee maker for years and it's performed well, but I think I've purchased three new carafes over the years because of broken glass. That's no longer an issue for me now that I have a Hamilton Beach Brew Station. The water reservoir is removable so you can easily fill it at your faucet then slide it into place. No pouring water into the top of the coffeemaker! After brewing the coffee is held in a tank which maintains your coffee at the proper temperature without overcooking it. With a simple press of the dispenser bar the coffee flow directly into your cup with no messy spills! The Brew Station allows you to select your brew options and it's programmable so it can be set to brew automatically at your desired time. It can also make iced coffee, something I look forward to trying in the coming summer months. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]