I really like that this coffee maker doesn't have a burner and that the carafe keeps the coffee hot without burning it.  I definitely notice an improved coffee taste over my old drip coffee pot.  My only complaint is that the coffee maker did smell strongly of plastic when I first opened it, and even after running a water only cycle the first batch of coffee tasted a bit off.  The subsequent pots have been great though, and it's been a really great addition to my mornings! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]