I have to agree with Chris. I have a friend who has one of these and spent almost $200 for it. It makes decent coffee but WOW on the price. I have the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffee Maker which I got for $99 and I am happy with it. I think this is a coffee maker that is good for people that have money to blow. Sorry, just not worth the price!