Calphalon BVCLDCG1 Perfect-Brew 10-Cup Coffee Maker, Dark Stainless Steel - Fast Brewing Programmable Drip Coffee Machine for Home & Office Use

In search of a new coffee maker I found this one on Amazon for $50.00 ($249.00 retail) So after doing some research and checking reviews plus CR I gave it a shot. I've owned it now for about a month with absolutely no issues. It's a no frills basic well made machine that does a great job brewing coffee. The coffee tastes great, actually better than some of the more expensive high end makers I've owned in the past. The coffee is hot and I mean HOT and stays hot even after I add creamer. And I love that the warming plate stays on for 4 hours then automatically shuts off, or you can manually shut it off by pressing the brew button. I love the look of this maker very classy and modern. It's very easy to set up and operate and cleaning it is no issue. The carafe is one of the best I've used, absolutely no spillage when pouring a cup...None! I never use the carafe to fill the reservoir, I use a metal picture for that. The delayed brew works great with never an issue. And one great feature is that it only takes about 2 minutes to brew a pot! I'm used to 6-10 minutes. I haven't had an issue with the spring breaking off the filter basket as some have mentioned, though I'm betting it's when people use fresh ground coffee w/no paper filter (I prefer Maxwell House or Folger and use a paper filter) and they take the basket to empty it into the trash, they are hitting it against the side of the trash can to empty the grounds causing the drip mechanism to break. (Just my thought) Plus I'm very careful and take it easy when im removing and placing the carafe back on/off the warming plate and not just slamming on there which could also cause breakage of the drip spring and cap. For $50 bucks I'd put this maker up against some of the ones that cost two to three times more. I'm extremely happy with it! It just makes great tasting hot coffee and my mornings are that much better! What more could you ask for?