We've had the older model of this coffee maker for just shy of 6 years. Just the last week it died on us, wouldn't switch on to brew. Its made thousands of cups of coffee for us, sometimes multiple pots every day. This coffee maker is simple, but works! Made great coffee for us. Removable coffee grinds basket is a bonus for removing to keep clean. Also love the sneak-a-cup feature. The carafe is next to none, considering the non drip design, the whole hype about funny looking lid designs from competitors for same purpose, yet this B&D design is simple, and does not drip!! Gotta Love It! 

Really considering getting the new model, basically same features as what we have... would make the deal if it would come with a gold tone permanent filter basket.