I think this is a terrific coffee maker. This is my second. The first developed a timer problem after 3 years but I still recommend this. We have well water and it's hard. This unit should be cleaned with vinegar and water running through a clean cycle every month or so. We didn't do it that often and I think that caused the problem. Even so, had it still be under warranty, Cuisinart would have given us a new one. So the fact that I bought a 2nd of the same model speaks volumes.  I like being about to put the coffee on at night and use the timer to start brewing early in the morning. The 2 hour timer ensure that if you forget to shut off the coffee maker, it will on its own, preventing you from burning your house down.  It comes with its own filter but we generally use the paper filters from the supermarket because they're easier to use and don't have to cleaned. There is only one negative about this maker but it's a general problem with most coffee makers.  The cord is short. It may or may not be a problem for you, depending on where your electrical outlets are. For us it's a minor inconvenience because all of our outlets are under cabinets and it's difficult to lift the lid to pour water and add coffee. We have to stretch it as far as possible and turn it sideways. So I'd like to see Cuisinart add an inch or two to the cord. Other than that, it's a good coffee maker for the price and absolutely better than any 29.95 maker on the market, that will die within a year.
I think this is a terrific coffee maker. This is my second. The first developed a timer problem after 3 years but I still recommend this. We have well water and it's hard. This unit should be cleaned with vinegar and water running through a clean cycle every month or so. We didn't do it that often and I think that caused the problem. Even so, had it still be under warranty, Cuisinart would have given us a new one. So the fact that I bought a 2nd of the same model speaks volumes. I like being about to put the coffee on at night and use the timer to start brewing early in the morning. The 2 hour timer ensure that if you forget to shut off the coffee maker, it will on its own, preventing you from burning your house down. It comes with its own filter but we generally use the paper filters from the supermarket because they're easier to use and don't have to cleaned. There is only one negative about this maker but it's a general problem with most coffee makers. The cord is short. It may or may not be a problem for you, depending on where your electrical outlets are. For us it's a minor inconvenience because all of our outlets are under cabinets and it's difficult to lift the lid to pour water and add coffee. We have to stretch it as far as possible and turn it sideways. So I'd like to see Cuisinart add an inch or two to the cord. Other than that, it's a good coffee maker for the price and absolutely better than any 29. 95 maker on the market, that will die within a year.