This Black and Decker coffee maker is easy to use!! It brews your coffee perfectly every time. The carafe is insulated and keeps your coffee hot longer. I love that it’s not glass so need to worry about dropping it or shattering it. You can set the clock, pour your coffee grounds in the night before, and the next morning have your coffee brewed for you. It’s easy to wash, as well. Unlike most coffee pots, when you pour this carafe it doesn’t leak or drip all over the place! Which is a plus in my book. It also keeps your coffee hot for two hours. It’s a great coffee maker!!