I am happy with the coffee maker for the most part. The only thing is that I was hoping for the coffee to stay hot in the thermal carafe for much longer than only a couple of hours.

fonctionne très bien

I've now gone through at least a dozen different coffee makers over the past 20 years, ranging in price from $59.95 to $399.95. All worked fairly well, and there was (still is) one particular design - being marketed under different brand names - that stuck out in my mind. This particular coffee maker design produces excellent cups of coffee and its metal carafe design keeps coffee hot for hours. And his one design is now marketed as a Hamilton Beach design.As most of you may know (or not know), most (if not all) products are made in China. They may be designed in various countries, but due to cost-effective measures, are farmed out to China to produce. Many of these products are then sold under various brand names - yet are still the same model, with perhaps some cosmetic changes. This is particular true for various electronic products and appliances.Such is the case with this Hamilton Beach coffee maker. In the past, this same design, save perhaps for some cosmetic differences, was manufactured under the brand names of Melitta, Proctor Silex, Black and Decker and more. In this latest iteration, it is called a Hamilton Beach.Of all the coffee makers I used over the time period mentioned above, this particular design stood out in my mind as having functioned the best, with superior long-term results. And yet it was the least expensive of the coffee makers I used - now go figure?This Hamilton Beach name-brand design brews superb cups of coffee, keeping them quite hot/warm in the metal carafe. I tend to brew various European coffees, which I enjoy, and this coffee maker design has done a superb job of bringing out the various flavors of those brews. I like the fact that you have 3 brewing choices - regular, bold, and strong. This machine uses the superior European design of coffee filter holders (V-shaped), ensuring that brewing coffee grounds don't overflow with the water running through them, thus preventing a mess. I've often found that the conventional (US design) circular coffee filters are not deep enough, and periodically (depending on the thickness of the coffee grounds), can have water backing up in those filter designs, with the wet grounds running into the carafes. Talk about a mess. I've also found that the deeper European designs function better - and that's not to say that overflows can't happen. Of course, this is all my opinion.In addition, this Hamilton Beach is a nice design, both narrow in width and depth, thus allowing you to slide it into various places on your countertops.I just finished brewing some freshly ground Gevalia Swedish coffee beans, and the rich taste and aroma just tantalizes your senses. My other coffee maker is a $300+ Breville luxury model, and I have to be honest in saying that I cannot tell the differences in coffee tastes between these two machines, other than the fact that the Breville is twice the size of this Hamilton Beach, and made of mostly metal - with a luxurious finish.So in the end, this time-tested design, marketed under different brand names over the past decade, has been a winner - at least in my book.Since reviews are all subjective - based on our having used a product - all I can say is that I realize that everyone's experiences and opinions may vary, and that no two folks may agree. Your mileage may vary. All I can say is that we're quite satisfied with the design, low price, and coffee brewing performance of this (now named) Hamilton Beach coffee maker. Need I say more?

Very nice sturdy steel carafe . Ony problem is coffee doesn't stay real hot. Like brewing quality. And quiet. Makes a great cup of delicious coffee.

Muy buena cafetera.

Bonita cafetera, pero como pueden venderla diciendo que te regalan un filtro y llega sin el, mmm, que decepción y que porquería de servicio, adjunto imagen para que no cometan el mismo error de probarla sin filtro, lo odio.

La cafetera fue un regalo por Navidad, no llegaron los filtros de Regalo que menciona y solo la canasta "Sin el Filtro Reutilizable"Si mantiene el café caliente "tibio" pero de ahí en fuera es muy bonita

The ideal serving temperature for coffee is between 130 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This machine pumps out coffee at 174 degrees, cooling to 147 after 30 minutes in the carafe. The coffee was still 147 degrees after 70 minutes. That's perfect, in my book.The water measurement scale on the side of the machine denotes small cup sizes. I get two full (2 cups/480 ml) when I fill the watermark to "6".The strength button works. I find robust to be too strong, but others may love it. "Bold" is perfect for me. I suggest 1 tbs per 240 MLS of water. Your taste may vary.Bottom line: This is a good machine. Those suggesting the coffee is too cold either enjoy coffee served at higher than standard temperatures or had faulty units.I recommend this machine.