We have used ours for the last year+, everyday...It is the best one I have ever used. Plus with an insulated carafe you don't have that bottom "burner" burning the coffee...You do not need to grind the beans you can also just use the filter basket like regular coffee makers as well...
and if you want it totally pipping hot, just fill the carafe with hot hot water then empty it and start the coffee maker, so hot you won't be able to drink it. I was serious about the fact that most days when I wash the pot at 6 p.m. it is still warm/hot from 5am..that impresses me everytime...
