I received one of these as a gift to replace my broken Mr. Coffee, and I have to admit, it does a great job making a nice strong cup. The shape of the filter helps milk every last drop of bean juice out of the grounds, unlike flat bottom basket filters. It comes with a charcoal filter, so you can use tap and still get purified water to minimize any negative effects if your local tap water isn't the greatest. It also looks great; mine has a shiny metal face. Add a nice big pot, and even I can't finish what I brew most days. It's got a timer, so you can set it the night before and wake up to find your coffee waiting for you (if you can remember to set it, which I rarely can). The only downside of this maker is that the lcd clock isn't lit, so it's a little hard to set.