I love the idea of the thermal carafe instead of a heating element under the carafe, but I've had the same problem as everyone else with the lid breaking shortly after purchase.

Other observations: The deep lip in front of the filter basket  accommodates the timer mechanism but makes the filter basket a little messy to load.  The filter basket is deeper than any brand of filter I've been able to find so we tend to get some grounds in the carafe. We've also had a few overflow episodes for reasons I haven't yet determined. 

In future models, I recommend adding a gentle alarm sound when the brew cycle is complete.

I'd like to keep using the unit, but I need to find a replacement lid.  if that's not possible I will probably replace it with another brand before  long.