Frankly I don't need anything this hi-tech to make a pot of coffee.  That said, we've been delighted with the ease of use, drip-free pouring, and especially the quality of the coffee produced.  We'd select this one again without hesitation.  Good price, too.

There are some design quibbles.  The brew switch is an odd, small, sharp lever.  The readouts and printed labeling are WAY too small.  And you do have to pull the thing out on the counter to get the water in.  See other reviews for other complaints.

What puts this machine in perspective is the DeLonghi equivalent coffemaker my office purchased.  Not only is it nightmarish to use, but the coffee's awful!  You have to use more grounds to get the same strength as what this Cuisinart produces, and meanwhile you've dribbled coffee all over the counter.  Caveat emptor.
Frankly I don't need anything this hi-tech to make a pot of coffee. That said, we've been delighted with the ease of use, drip-free pouring, and especially the quality of the coffee produced. We'd select this one again without hesitation. Good price, too. There are some design quibbles. The brew switch is an odd, small, sharp lever. The readouts and printed labeling are WAY too small. And you do have to pull the thing out on the counter to get the water in. See other reviews for other complaints. What puts this machine in perspective is the DeLonghi equivalent coffemaker my office purchased. Not only is it nightmarish to use, but the coffee's awful! You have to use more grounds to get the same strength as what this Cuisinart produces, and meanwhile you've dribbled coffee all over the counter. Caveat emptor.