Rating  - The second best drip coffee maker and worth the price!
If you are looking to brew fresh ground coffee at the right temperature, with the correct amount of water contact time, there are very limited choices of machines from which to choose. The hundreds of "Mr. Coffee" type brewers are all basically the same and simply don't do right by the beans. Water too hot, not hot enough, brew too fast or too slow. The Technivorm is, arguably the only other option. It costs a bit more. The Capresso MT-500 is certainly more commercially available, on line and at higher-end kitchen/home retail stores. It is a proven machine having been available unchanged for some years now. The are only two choices here: all metal alloy or the model with the black plastic coffee filter holder unit. You choose whichever model fits your kitchen style. The thermal carafe does indeed keep the brew hot for a couple of hours (as advertised) and is a far better idea than a glass carafe sitting on a warmer plate. It's not likely anyone interested in correctly brewing coffee would be doing that, right? The Capresso also features a built-in activated charcoal filter to remove chlorine and contaminants from the water before it gets to the beans, in case you're stuck using water from the tap.
If you're not so picky about your coffee and simply drink the stuff for the buzz, save your money and buy a cheapy, leave the brew on the warmer until it burns, break the glass carafe and replace it or the whole machine a few times and so be it. But if you want to really *taste* the coffee and are stimulated more by the fresh brewed aroma than the caffeine, then step up to a coffee brewer that does it right.
Rating - Excellent Machine - Fears Unfounded
After researching online, I purchased this coffee maker at a local store for the same price.
We are very pleased with the quality of the machine and the coffee it makes. Used for about a month and have never experienced any of the concerns posted on this long list of reviews. The machine makes excellent coffee and does so consistently. Our typical dark roast coffees taste great but what surprised me the most was the flavor found in lighter roast coffees - they seemed more alive and nuanced than I'd ever appreciated before.
All the other negatives mentioned here - spilling, hard to use, ergo - have not been observed. It's not hard to use at all and I'd definitely recommend.
Rating  - Best Coffeemaker I've ever owned!!!!
Its a bold statement, but I truly mean it. This machine is easy to use, makes a GREAT pot of coffee, very easy to clean up, and you don't have to worry about whether you'll come home to a blackened carafe (or worse, a burnt down house) because you've left the burner on when you left the house. The only reason I didn't give it 5 Stars is you can't put your hand all the way into the pot to clean it (you'll need to use a bottle cleaner to do that) and honestly, the coffee doesn't stay piping hot for hours as it's been suggested. It's warm, but you'll need to re-heat within 20-30 minutes after making the fresh pot. When making your coffee, the recommended directions are easy and pretty accurate. Fill the water tank by measuring the water using the cup you would be drinking from. Then read the water level and fill with equal amount for the coffee scoops (i.e. if the water level is at 6, then use 6 ROUNDED scoops of coffee). In my opinion, it was worth every penny. Oh, speaking of pennies...think the cost is high? Consider shopping at one of those "beyond" stores and utilize their discount coupons you normally get in the mail. They don't usually have stock, but will ship to your home and may even wave the S&H fees if you ask. We paid $148 after discount applied.
Rating  - Spare yourself the grief
Wish I had an alternative to suggest. I bought this model several years ago after lots of research. Almost immediately, the led readout started blinking, apparently wanting another filter, although obviously the filter was brand new. Yes, yes, I tried fixing it. We've replaced the filter several times; the light has never stopped flashing. Yes, that's a small thing. The programmable feature does work, it's not the easiest thing to manage. As other reviewers have mentioned, the coffee-us interruptus feature is tricky and the carafe is prone to spill. I have gotten used to always having a towel nearby to clean up after pouring. The thermal carafe is a nice feature and I will look for it in my next coffee maker, which I can't wait to purchase. None of these problems would really bug me if I'd spent $20-$30 on the machine. But for these bucks, it should have been flawless and worked forever. Like in the olden days, when appliances were built to last, she said, adjusting her girdle.
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