[Mark C]

Well two pots in, I'm really liking this machine. The brewing options are cool, I like options and buttons, so that makes me happy. The coffee comes out nice and hot, but to be honest I'm not sure it's much hotter than the Cuisinart (when using the Cuisinart setting to preheat the water). The taste is much better though. Brewed my lost pot with the Cuisinart on Monday, then the new one on Tue and Wed with the same beans. Very different. Monday's cup was bitter and not very flavorful, Tue was very smooth, little weak, Wed was strong, smooth, and delicious. Best part is the cleanup is much much easier. Instead of cleaning the whole friggin' machine, the carafe gets a quick rinse, and the 'gold tone' filter gets emptied and rinsed. I'm looking forward to a long future with my new friend!