Coffee Maker, 4 Cup White Review

I am a modest coffee drinker. I drink 4 cups a day, and I require little of a coffeemaker other than an on/off button. My last perfectly servicable Mr. Coffee 4-cup machine bit the dust, so I replaced it with this one, because at least I could re-use the carafe.
Well, the internal design guys have been at the guts of this one. First, you can no longer remove, rinse and/or wipe down the internal chamber condensation from your last pot. You have to insert a papertowel into the new internal resevoir, scraping your hand on some internal parts that probably weren't meant to be messed with. They have likewise redesigned the basket, and it barely fits the standard coffee filters anymore, without crinkling and leaving grounds in your pot, and, hey, the internal water resevoir, where it has no business backwashing anyway. And god forbid you should try to make 5 cups in your 4-cup machine, for which there is plenty of room in the carafe, and in the resevoir, and which works well in many other 4-cup machines. My coffee maker lives on top of my microwave on a little shelf, by the toaster oven, because I have no counterspace for it. I have to lift it out some 10 inches, fill it up, insert the basket, and put it back on the microwave to process. I have mastered the art of moving a fully water loaded machine the little bit required. This one sloshes water everywhere. From the top of the machine? No! There's an engineered HOLE in the back of the reservoir to keep you from overfilling the chamber that last little bit. Water fountains everywhere from the center back part of the machine. I suppose I could put a piece of duct tape over it, but who wants duct tape in their coffee. Good God.

I will be replacing my machine shortly, then gleefully smashing my carafes on the driveway.

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How you enjoy your Mr. Coffee moment is up to you! As the authority, only Mr. Coffee will delight your senses, enhance your ritual and deliver your personalized taste anywhere.

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Bosch 900-Watt 12-Cup Coffeemaker Review

Over the last 8 years, I've purchased at least 5 coffee automatic drip coffee pots for my mom and for me.They have ranged from cheap to expensive. Expensive for me is in the $80 to $100 range.The last coffee pot I bought for my mom was a Melitta with the auto time set.While she loved the unit, it went to the coffee pot graveyard in just a little over a year when the heating unit burned out.A couple of my previous purchases were thermos-style units.My biggest complaints over all the coffee pots were (1) coffee not hot enough, (2) coffee didn't really taste that great, (3) pot not big enough, which happens most on thermos units, and (4) failure of the unit in too short a time, particularly for the more expensive units.
This time I decided to go for simple design, a larger container (12 cups instead of 10), a mid-range on price, and, hopefully, a good cup of coffee.Well, I got it this with the Bosch.It is very straightforward.It makes 12 cups; it has one button (on/off); it turns itself off after two hours; is easy to clean; was reasonably priced ($49.99 on Amazon in September of 2003, cheaper now); and lo and behold, it makes a good cup of coffee that comes out hot and stays hot without getting a burned taste.
The other reviewer says that it is cheaply made.I think that the plastic is as strong as any other pot I've purchased.The top lid, where the water is poured into, also "broke" on mine until I figured out that, instead of being broken, it had come apart as it is designed to do so that you can clean it better.The lid and surrounding edge of the coffee pot is a light grey plastic.It cleans up very easily and is less prone to stain than the ones that are all white.For the most part, I just run the pot under clear water and wipe the unit down with clear water to keep it clean.
The best part is that I'm very happy with the taste of the coffee.I don't use any special water, just our tap water which has run through a water softener.We have very, very hard water in Nevada.I'm using decafinated Folgers most of the time.The other good part is that the coffee comes out hot - hot enough for me to wait a couple of minutes before my first sip.Now, if it just lasts more than a year, I'll be extra happy with my purchase.

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Bosch TKA-2830UC 12 Cup Coffee Maker
Compact design with front operation, non-drip insert filter, glass carafe with brew-through lid, hot plate, auto shut off and cord rewind.

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Hamilton Beach 4 Cup Brewer w/ Stainless Steel Carafe (Free Coffee Samples) Review

Very conveniently a 16 oz Aquafina water is perfect to fill the pot.It brews great very hot strong coffee and I like that the stainless is more durable than glass.It's easy to clean and it has the 1 hr auto shutoff feature my work requires.It also has a heavy duty power cord and is just made very well.

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Hamilton Beach® Aroma Elite 4-cup commercial grade coffee maker with stainless steel carafe (not a thermal carafe). Features one hour auto-shutoff, Pause 'n Serve, non-stick coated hot plate, lighted on/off switch. Filter holder lifts out of brew basket for easy filling and cleaning. The carafe design seals in flavor and heat for a delicious cup of hot coffee.

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CONTINENTAL COFFEE MAKER 4 CUP BLACK Review

Too bad I bought the Mr. Coffee four cup machine before this one. That one tasted like plastic no matter what I did. This gizmo is cheap, brews at 180 degrees, (I tested it) and that's the temperature recommended by the coffee experts. Anything hotter than that cooks the coffee and it has a burnt taste. I drink my java black with no sweetener, so I'm fussy about that burnt taste. This makes a great cup of coffee. No burnt taste, no plastic taste, is convenient to use and easy to clean. VERY good at this price point.

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Continental 4-Cup Coffee Maker, Pause'n Serve, Ultra Glide Non-Stick Coated Hot Plate, Drip Free Carafe, Permanent Filter Included

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Jerdon First Class CM21W 4 Cup Coffee Maker, Thermal Carafe, White Review

I had been searching for a four cup thermal carafe coffee maker and found it here. Simple: no warmer to burn coffee, no timer or clock, a dripless carafe (YES), easy cup markings in carafe, automatic shutoff when done brewing. Coffee comes out at temperature that does not scald you and tastes good. Note: All plastic except for heating element. Does what it says it will.

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This easy to use 4 cup coffee maker is just like the one used in many fine hotels. Features a non-breakable thermal carafe that keeps the coffee hot without using a heat plate. White finish.

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Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review

I had never heard of Zojirushi before but I was being very picky, holding out for a coffeemaker that makes 4-6 "cups" (aka two mugs,) uses a cone-bottom filter, and isn't black or white.This is the ONLY coffe maker - on Earth, apparently - that met all my criteria. (OK I still would have liked it better if it came in red, but the soft gray color is kind of classy!)And I have to say I'm really pleased with it.The design is simple and elegant and the removable water reservoir is a great convenience; I don't have to pull the whole coffee maker out from under the overhanging cabinets to get enough room to put the water in.

It also makes really good coffee, mainly because of the cone-bottom filter (I'll never go back to flat-bottom filters!)And the built in carbon filter makes more of a difference than I had expected.

OK some reviewers below were on about how it doesn't make coffee "hot enough" and I was like, bonus!I still don't understand how the rest of the human race can drink hot coffee straight from the pot without scalding their tongues.I was really looking forward to being able to drink coffee without having to put an ice cube in the cup first.(To be fair, I do drink it black.)I was so confident about this due to the "not hot enough" reviews that when I poured my first cup, I just took a great big sip - and scalded my tongue.Argh!!Maybe it's just that the warming plate doesn't keep coffee at boiling temperature, but it shouldn't: that would ruin the flavor of the coffee (and I've had a few cheap coffee makers that did scorch the coffee in a very short time.)

Anyway if you are the sole coffee drinker in your home and you like GOOD coffee, and you don't dig the flavor-limitations or wastefulness of those pod-based things, this is a perfect coffee-maker for you.(And if they ever make it in Red, I'll be the first in line!)

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The "Zutto" Collection is Zojirushi's first collection of products that is designed and developed as a series of products.The concept of the Zutto Collection was born as a result of the collaboration between Zojirushi and an interior designer in Japan.Unlike other Zojirushi products, the physical body of the Zutto was designed first, then the inner technology.Zutto (Zoot-tow), meaning "always" inJapanese, is designed to be enjoyed and used universally, for any occasion, anytime.This new Zutto Drip Coffee Maker is a convenient 5 cup size.

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Black & Decker DCM675BMT 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Carafe, Black/Stainless Review

It is the size I wanted. Great design. Attractive and compact. I wanted a break resistant carafe (so my kids can do the dishes). The carafe is well built and is lightweight. I too was concerned that it is not a thermal insulated carafe but it turns out that is not needed since it sits on a "Keep Hot" warming plate. Though it is not listed on the outside of the box, it does indeed automatically shut off after 2 hours as described in the instructions.The clock and programmable timer are simple to set up. Best of all it brews hot delicious coffee!

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There's nothing like a cup of fresh, flavorful coffee to start your fast paced morning. 5 cup coffeemaker brews great-tasting coffee quickly and hassle-free with an easy-fill water reservoir and the hot plate and thermal carafe keeps it warm. Has a programmable brew time to have it ready exactly when you need it. An active lifestyle like yours can't have delays with your coffee.Soft digital touch pad and convenient automatic shut off leaves your mind worry free of important things like forgetting to turn your coffeemaker off. Cord storage leaves more space and less mess on your counter.Water indicator clearly visible for anyone to see. Sleek design looks good on any countertop.Perfectly small, convenient, and easy to use coffeemaker.

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Black & Decker DCM675BF 5-Cup Drip Coffee Programmable Maker with Permanent Filter Review

This was a replacement coffee maker for a 4 cup MR. Coffee that stopped working. The best feature is it makes 5 cups, so if you are using a larger mug you can get 2 full servings with each pot. The timer is easy to operate and works perfectly. I never used a steel mesh reusable coffee filter before but it works surprisingly well, but it adds one more thing to wash. Even finely ground coffee does not pass through the reusable filter. Paper coffee filters can be used as well. It can be purchased at Linen-n-Things for $15 with their 20% off coupons. A steal-of-a-deal at that price. The only negative about Black & Decker products is replacement parts (glass pot, filter) are generally not available at retail stores and sometimes they have limited availability since models come and go quickly. But for the price of this unit a complete replacement is less than a couple cups of coffee at Starbucks.

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There's nothing like a cup of fresh, flavorful coffee to start your fast paced morning. 5 cup coffeemaker brews great-tasting coffee quickly and hassle-free with an easy-fill water reservoir and the hot plate keeps it warm. Has a programmable brew time to have it ready exactly when you need it. An active lifestyle like yours can't have delays with your coffee.Soft digital touch pad and convenient automatic shut off leaves your mind worry free of important things like forgetting to turn your coffeemaker off. Permanent filter is greatas is the cord storage, leaving more space and less mess on your counter.Water indicator clearly visible for anyone to see.Sleek design looks good on any countertop. Perfectly small and convenient for the person on-the-go.

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