In a sentence, this coffee maker is over priced and not recommended.Disadvantages:- Carafe dribbles when trying to get last cup out- Must tip carafe at a large angle to get all coffee/water out- This was a gift for Christmas and was opened defective. The plastic tube leaked water on the first pot. Krups customer service did not resolve the problem. Took back to store and was able to get replacement. (Researching to replace)Advantages:- Styling nice- Unit turns off to keep from making coffee "sludge"- Stainless steel vacuum carafe keeps coffee drinkable hot for a couple of hours