Mr.coffee 35 Anniversary Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Over the years, I have had Mr. Coffeemakers and have been pleased with every one. After a couple of years, they seem to have a shelf life..they up and die on you but during that couple of years..they make darn good coffee.
In the meantime, I have tried the Cuisinart top of the line, a couple of the Barista models (Starbucks) and every one of them made coffee that made me despair. It wasn't as if these two manufacturers' products did not have a shelf life, because they conked out; the reason they had no shelf life was that I threw them out, because I could not get a good cup of coffee.
Well, I am back. I just picked up my new Mr. Coffee Classic today and just tasted the coffee...hmmm good. It has all of the bells and whistles, but does not automatically grind the coffee. I did not want that feature; because none of them get the coffee the way I like it. I have a separate grinder to grind up my coffee beans now. However, Mr. Coffee does have models that grind the beans as well if you must have that feature built into your coffee maker.
This model has cord storage, ambient light, 2 to 4 hour warmer with icon, brew strength, make coffee now or delay button(s), clock, pause button, warming pad, place for cups, filter, water filter, pretty much everything all of the more expensive brands have for much, much less. And best of all, it works. You can have a great cup of coffee.
By the way, I have even purchased the most inexpensive Mr. Coffee models in the past; and even these models outclassed the coffee of the Cuisinart and Barista models I had. I honestly believe that keeping it simple works best and Mr. Coffee knows how to brew coffee. Haven't tried making cocoa yet; but think that would be dynamite.
Anyways, I am very pleased with my purchase and feel like I have come home again with a thrifty buy. Just wanted to share my experiences so that you do not pay too much for a machine which does not give you what you want: a good cup of coffee.
Bentley/2007

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This 12-cup coffee maker comes with a variety of programmable options for that perfect cup. Features include brewing pause and serve, a 2-hour and a 4-hour adjustable automatic shut-off, brew strength selector, special cleaning cycle, and more! Permanent Filter Fresh Brew Timer Brew Strength Selector Adjustable Temperature Warmer Plate Water Window Cord Storage On/Off Audible Signals On/Off Ambient Lighting Cup Rack Silicone Decanter Mat

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DeLonghi DCR902T Retro Drip Coffee Maker with Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)Below is my ORIGINAL review...and one year later, I am adding these notes:
February 2005
As others have noted - the carafe does seem to have a "loose" seal around the rim where the plastic doesn't seal well to the glass. However, I don't notice more than a bit of leakage once in awhile...and I'm sure a little silicone could be used to repair it. It is still a very nice carafe with a great handle & hinged lid and has stood up well with lots of use.
We've also had the "flashing light" syndrome...but customer service told us how to reset...not a big deal now that we know.
Sometimes water does pool under the coffee maker - I don't really mind wiping it up when it does.
The bottom line is that I still LOVE this machine. I like the looks, the ease of use (especially the removable water basket for filling) and ease of cleaning. But most important...it makes great coffee and I haven't been sorry for a minute that I bought it. Maybe I'm just not as fussy as some...but I still recommend it highly.ORIGINAL REVIEW - January 2004
Finally decided to upgrade to a better coffee maker after years with a cheap one. Christmas seemed the perfect time to buy it for my coffee addicted husband. Read dozens of reviews. Didn't want to spend over $100. Couldn't find any reviews of this newer Delonghi maker and it was priced over my limit wherever I saw it. So, I went out and bought the Cuisinart retro maker despite a few small reservations about some features. It looked like it was almost perfect and the reviews were great. Then, the Delonghi was advertised as a sale item at a store where I had a discount coupon, and I was able to purchase it for much less than the Cuisnart. So I returned that one and risked the "unreviewed" Delonghi.
After a week of coffee making, I know I made a great choice. The first pot of coffee Christmas morning was before unwrapping. The second was with the Delonghi - same water, same coffee...but a world of difference! I wouldn't have believed it could be so much better.
The features that convinced me to buy this one over the Cuisinart were the swing out filter basket, the water level indicator and the hinged top carafe. Little things lacking on the Cuisinart that I knew were going to bug me.
The design of the Delonghi makes coffee prep a pleasure and clean up easy. Being able to remove the water reservoir for filling and cleaning is something I wouldn't have imagined as a big plus, but now I can't imagine not having this feature. I don't think we ever really cleaned the water reservoir on our old maker and I shudder to think about that...but like most makers, it is not very easy or accessible. And the Delonghi "bucket-like" reservoir lifts out and in easily and really makes a water indicator superfluous.
Programming is very simple. Setting the start time is a no-brainer. Auto light button and regular "start on demand" button are easy to use. Setting it to turn off any time after the coffee is made - from 2 to 12 hours - is equally easy to figure out. And setting 1-6 or 7-12 cups as well. Each day now starts with coffee that has been perfectly brewed at the same time each morning...just before we wake up!
Other features include a "dark" or "light" setting for coffee strength (we only use dark), a swivel control panel for easy access if your maker is in a less accessible counter place (not something we use but I imagine others might)a replaceable charcoal filter for better water taste, and a platinum fiter that fits in the basket, if you don't want to use paper filters (something else we probably won't use unless we run out of paper filters which we prefer).
The only small drawback is that the outside water level indicator is hard to read because it's so dark and the water doesn't easily show inside the tube - but since I use the removeable reservoir which is clearly marked, I don't even look at the indicator.
No problems with spilling water or coffee and the carafe is very well designed and seems quite durable and comfortable to handle.
You won't go wrong with this coffee maker. Consider it HIGHLY reviewed!

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De'Longhi 12 cup retro drip coffee maker with advanced water filtration. Includes pause and serve with swing-away basket with permanent platinum filter. 24hr programmable time with 2- 12 hour programmable auto shut off

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Black & Decker CM1010B 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)There MUST be two different carafes that can come with this model. The reviewers below that say that they have no problem with dribbling/spilling from the carafe absolutely do not have the same carafe that I and others have. Perhaps B&D fixed the problem somewhere along the line, and there are still older ones on the shelves? Don't know. But the carafe I got with mine (purchased 11/07/09) is the worst I have ever seen! Here is the feedback I sent to B&D's customer service today:
"I can't believe that a coffee maker designed and sold in 2009 has a carafe lip that dribbles coffee down the pot onto the counter - not just a little, a lot! I've seen plenty of carafes over the past 50 years that either pour perfectly or will dribble just a bit if you pour way too fast, but this carafe deserves an award. You can't pour anywhere *near* a normal speed without getting coffee all over the carafe, the cup and the counter. How can this be? How could such a design ever get out of R&D? I challenge anyone at B&D to try this carafe and tell me I'm wrong. It is so bad that I have resorted to using a single-cup maker until I either replace this carafe or discard the whole maker and buy another. Question: Is there another carafe I can use with this model that pours properly? Thanks."
*If* I get a response, I'll post it here.

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Brew up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee at a time with this easy-to-use coffeemaker. The unit's programmable clock and timer make it possible to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee--or to have a pot ready to serve with dessert, without having to get up from the table half way through dinner. At the end of the brewing cycle, the machine's nonstick "keep warm" plate maintains an ideal serving temperature for two hours before automatically shutting off. In addition, the coffeemaker's Duralife glass carafe provides measuring marks up the side, a generous stay-cool handle, and a dripless pour spout for graceful serving. Removing the carafe from the warming plate midbrew pauses the flow of coffee and allows for pouring a quick cup--great for those in a hurry. Other highlights include a 1- to 4-cup full-flavor brewing option, an easy-view water window, a gold-tone stainless-steel permanent coffee filter, a water filter, and convenient cord storage. The coffeemaker measures approximately 12-2/5 by 9-2/5 by 15 inches.

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Krups FMF5 Coffee Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Krups FMF5-14 10-cup programmable coffee machine, black.
I just don't understand all the negative reviews about this Krups Coffee Maker. Was there a plastic smell while brewing? Yes, but only the first time running only water through the machine & not at all since. Were there air bubbles in the gauge that tells you how many cups you are brewing? Again yes the first time I used it with water only. All I had to do is remove the plastic indicator, blow through it and presto no more bubbles. It really isn't rocket science.
I am not a a light coffee drinker & I have about 3-4 mugs a day, my coffee is very important to me, so when I read all the negative reviews about this coffee maker I panicked. I went out and bought a Cussinart Thermal Coffee Maker instead, that was a mistake.
I used to belong to the Gevalia Coffee Club & when I joined I got a free 12 cup non-thermal coffee maker. It made/makes great coffee. It is the one I have been using for over 8 years. I had learned years ago that even though it had the Gevalia name on it, it was actually made by Krups. I should of ignored the bad reviews of the Krup FMF5 Thermal Coffee Maker & go with a brand I know works great.
I returned my Cussinart, got this coffee maker & couldn't be happier. This Krups makes great coffee, keeps it hot for hours & is hassle free. It also has some nice features like a water filter in the reservoir & an empty reservoir warning just to name a few. There is no plastic taste in the coffee.
So just follow the simple instructions & recommendations, sit back & enjoy a great cup of coffee. Come back in a few hours & you can do the same.

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Combining appealing and distinctive design with a powerful, fully programmable brewing system, this 1100-watt coffeemaker brews up to 10 cups of coffee quickly and efficiently. Along with its bright, blue, illuminated LCD display, the unit's control panel offers simple push-button functions including "on/off", a fully programmable clock, a programmable timer/auto-on from one to five hours, and an aroma switch that can be set to maximize flavor for one to three cups when less coffee is desired. With a no-drip spout and a generous handle for easy pouring, the unit's double-wall stainless-steel vacuum carafe maintains flavor and temperature longer. A popular pause-and-serve function allows for pouring a cup midbrew, and an audible signal indicates when brewing is complete. The appliance includes a soft-eject swing-out filter holder for easily adding ground coffee, as well as a magnified water-level indicator for high visibility. The machine's 60-ounce water reservoir provides a built-in water filtration system that removes chlorine and lime scale build-up to ensure better tasting coffee and longer machine life, while its automatic electronic de-scaling indicator measures brew time and calculates when de-scaling is necessary. The coffeemaker measures 10-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 13-3/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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