I have owned this type of coffee maker for over 7 years. This version of the dual-purpose coffee maker added some complexity that was not necessary. They added a smaller charcoal filter than the normal size one that is all over the internet. Only one of two required was provided in the box. This far, I have not found the appropriate size filter

Works well and is very easy to use. However the design of the carafe is poor as coffee dribbles alot when you pour quickly. And a pet peeve is that the lid doesn't hinge open so it has ro be removed in order to fill it with water. Am looking for a better replacement carafe

It's really handy that this coffee machine can do pods, drip coffee (and a special brew mode for brewing over ice). It's also very nice that we got reusable mesh filters for both the pods, and the drip compartments. I enjoy making a single cup of coffee, without needing to use K-Pods if I don't have any left. I also don't like my coffee as blazing hot as others, and this machine let's me set the carafe temp so I can make it a bit cooler to my liking. Very nice so far and does everything we could need.

I have been looking for a coffee maker like this for a long time and to be able to get such a good deal on it was great! I had a Quisinart brand before and it was a good one but broke down after several years, so I went and bought a cheap machine, big mistake! I found this one and threw await the cheap one .

The coffee pot design and pod is easy and simple to use. It's made well as all Cuisinart products. The only drawback is the k-cup side brews for 8 oz. I like to have a bit more water added to dilute some of the stronger flavors and have to add water from instant hot tap to adjust.

I love this Cuisinart coffee maker!!! Loads of choices for cup sizes on the pod size from 4 oz tea to 12 oz for a big carry bottle. Over ice or hot. The carafe side is programmable for time on and time off and you can choose a more robust brew!!! If there is a downside- the pod side does not have the same weight feeling of the other company one we had so I am afraid I am pushing too hard. Biggest win!!! The hubby can get up and brew his pod on 10 oz then I can knock it down to 8 oz! We are both happy!!!

This is actually our fourth coffee system in the last few years, and it's a warranty replacement. Our first Cuisinart unit failed after a very short time. We replaced it with a Keurig, which also failed; they sent a replacement that we gave away because we did not like the Keurig, so we went back to Cuisinart, which also broke after a short time. This current unit is the replacement Cuisinart sent for that second failure. The good news is this one functions as expected...everything works. It's a bit bulky, but that's a minor complaint. Overall, even with our reliability history, this system is still superior to the Keurig we tried in between, which is why we stuck with Cuisinart rather than switching brands for good. My one real gripe with the design is the water reservoir. I'd prefer a system where you fill the reservoir and just select the number of cups you want, rather than measuring out a specific water amount yourself. The fill spot is in an awkward location for a lot of kitchens, including ours, where there are cabinets directly above the unit. Pouring water in that space isn't easy, and I've spilled water more than once because of it. Bottom line: when it works, it's a solid brewer and better than the alternative we tried. But specifically where it relates to the Cuisinart, two failures out of three units is a real reliability concern worth knowing before you buy, and the reservoir fill design could use a rethink.

This coffee system looks great and solves the 1 cup vs carafe dilemma. The one thing I don't like about it is that the filter for the carafe side is hard to re-insert properly so that it lines up with the cover. When it doesn't properly line up the top won't close and of course, then it won't turn on.

Love being able to set a timer for it to come on before I get out of bed. I do miss having the removable water reservoir for the big pot. I had a Keurig before this. I love that you can set the temperature for the warming plate to keep your coffee as hot as you like it plus you can set the time for it to go off for up to 4 hours. Love that! Most pots go off after two hours. I am not a big fan of the cone filters. This is my first Cuisinart coffee maker. So far I'm liking it.

My last cuisanart maker lasted almost 20 years so it was a no brainer to go with them again. I feel like the basket design makes for a better brew. I like that I can also do over ice with the carafe or pod. I’ve tried every feature and am not disappointed with my purchase.