I had to replace my Kitchenaid drip coffee maker and consulted Consumer Reports website to aid me in purchasing another. Despite my remote location overseas, the BX carried this recommended model and it seemed better than the Cuisenart with a carafe (which my store only had in white). Anyway, I was skeptical that it was only $50...and I was right, you get what you pay for -- there are literally no bells or whistles (which I didn't realize I relied on so much). There is no signal to tell you when the coffee is done brewing, or when it is going to shut off (nor a visible way to see how long it's been sitting, like my Kitchen Aid). While I do like that the coffee seems nice and hot and there is no burner to scorch the pot of coffee, the machine is bulky and there is no easy way to pull it out from under the cabinet to fill it (nothing to grab but the whole machine!). The large lid opens at the top, and doesn't clear the counter above it, so I have to awkwardly, but ever so carefully, shove the bulky thing to the back of the counter while it is full of water. There are warnings all over the place saying to only use 3/4 T coffee per cup to avoid overflow...so if you like full flavored or strong coffee (normally you use at least 1 T), you'd have to make less than 12 cups. I like the idea of dispensing piping hot coffee one cup at a time (my Kitchen Aid didn't really keep my coffee hot, till it scorched the last cup or so of coffee), but the design and features of this machine leave much to be desired. While not a huge deal, the hour and minute button change the clock's time if you accidently press one when wiping down the machine (they could have easily avoided that by having a switch for clock and program). I've only had it a few days, and so far it does not leak, but the lack of features and fear of overflow/leaking have left me annoyed. I will continue to search for the ideal coffee maker (maybe a thermal pot?). I'm very disappointed that Consumer Reports recommended this thing...what were they thinking?! I should have trusted my gut and avoided Hamilton Beach product, but this got good reviews on Amazon as well. :( I guess most people like inconveniently made, weak coffee??

We have looked for a long time for the perfect brewstation for our home and this fills the bill. The coffee remains fresh for the day and remains very hot for two hours without tasting burned. I would recommend it for anyone .

This is our second Brewstation and we'll never go back to a carafe again. The convenience of one cup at a time dispensing is just right for the two of us. If you entertain a lot you might need a carafe for serving at the table or pouring into a formal server, but for everyday use the dispenser works well. The optional water filter removes the chlorine taste as well as impurities from tap water so there's no need for bottled water. As long as you clean the tank after each use, the coffee tastes great. We're fussy about coffee, grinding premium roast beans for each pot, and we find the Brewstation makes as good a pot as any automatic drip out there. Over the years we've had Braun, Krupps, Norelco, Cuisinart, Black & Decker and Mr. Coffee (the worst) and this Brewstation is our favorite.

This is a good coffee maker. It's affordable and straightforward.

As with most of these brewing stations I don't love the fact that the coffee seats on a plastic container after it's done. The flavor is not that bad and for the price this coffee maker does exactly what all the others do, it just doesn't have a clock, you can't program it to make coffee at a certain time, and it does not rub your feet.

We've had this at the office for a month now and I'm glad I went for the cheapest option.

I have always loved the brewmaster. There is no glass pot to worry about breaking. Which someone always manages to do in our house and finding a replacement pot is nearly impossible. Anyway this a great coffee station, the coffee stays fresh and is never stale tasting.All you do is push yuor cup to the dispenser and go. You won't be disapointed at all with this one.