Bought this to replace my old 'drip' coffee maker, which had worn out. I decided I wanted something different, so after checking reviews of other types of coffee makers, I opted for a percolator. 

It took a few tries to get the 'coffee grounds to water' ratio to my liking, but compared to the [dripper], coffee made in this percolator tastes better and stays hot longer. Plus, I can wash all the parts, except the base. Bonus... the sound of perking coffee each morning is a soothing to start the day. 

Note: Coffee gets pretty hot, so after you pour a cup let it cool a bit before taking a sip.

Pros: Makes good tasting coffee, parts are easy to clean