BLACK+DECKER 5-Cup Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe, White, DCM600W

I've been using this coffee maker for years now. They last me about 4 years each, and then I get another of the same one when they die. This coffeemaker simply makes the best coffee of any electric drip coffeemaker I have ever tried. Plus, its capacity is just enough higher than other brand's small capacity coffeemakers that it makes exactly the right amount for two large mugs with one full pot (the others are about a cup less). I like these so much I give them as gifts frequently, and everyone who had gotten one has absolutely loved it, too. It has no bells and whistles, no "drip hold" features, nothing that messes up the coffee quality, so if you can live with that, and want a 5 cup pot, this is the one to get. Oh, and one other thing....they've come out with an updated version. I have absolutely no idea how the coffee from that compares to this one, but just in case it's not the same, I bought two of these for backup...so I should be set for the next 10 years.....!

Don't talk to me about "design problems" that you want to protect you from doing dumb stuff. Yep, if you fill with water without noting how much you're putting in, it'll overflow. And yep, if you leave it on, you'll scorch the pot. Oh, come on. It's a coffee maker under ten dollars. And it works. You add water and ground coffee, and you get hot coffee. What the industry calls "five cups" (using 5 ounces per "cup," which is standard for coffee), you get enough for two large mugs. It makes quickly and keeps it hot. And I'll give B&D credit for this - the carafe doesn't inevitably drip when you pour. (The thinner the glass or metal at the tip of the spout, the less a carafe drips. I think this one, being small, has a thinner glass than 8-12 cup makers. Thus, less drip.) Versatile hopper. I can use the 4-5 cup filters or the 8-12 cup. Buy good coffee and run hot water through it, and you'll get decent coffee. This machine will do that.

I bought this on a whim...I'm a tea drinker as of late. It's starting to get cold at night and I wanted something to keep my already made tea hot. I tried the little mug warmers they sell that you plug in, but they don't keep my drink as hot as I would like it. I love my Hot Shot water boiler but it only made the hot water, and does not keep my tea hot. I looked, and looked, and thought and brain-stormed. Ta-da...THIS! I can run hot water through the machine, into the carafe, and have hot water all day/night until I turn it off. I can make my tea (or instant oatmeal, instant hot chocolate, 3 in 1 coffee packets, from this hot water. OR.... I can use my own glass teapot infuser on the bottom, let the hot water pour into the infuser through the tea/tisane I have in the filter and make my tea and keep it piping hot as I drink it. (I use one like this that I bought on e-bay: Heat-resistant Borosilicate Glass Teapot 600ml with Infuser Microwave & Dishwasher safe! (Glass teapot 600ml, clear) ) OR... I can heat the water into the B&D carafe, pour it into a teapot to infuse, then pour it back into the B&D carafe to keep it hot (if the infuser doesn't fit the machine). I LOVE that the switch (on/off) is on the right side and also the water fill gauge on the right as I'm disabled (severe RA in most joints) and in bed a lot so this sits right on my lower nightstand (make-shift) tea bar. When I wake up in the morning I have my hot tea before getting out of bed. I can see that the coffee maker is on by the glowing red light on the switch so I can turn it off when done. I don't have to call out for someone to make me a hot drink (bothering them) and I feel good about being able to do this myself (feeling of accomplishment). I can also make my evening tisanes/herbals the same way without any help. I keep 3 - 24 ounce bottles of water with me so I can drink to my heart's content all day and evening without getting up. The teas and tisanes keep me from munching out of boredom so this in-turn is healthy for me. Some teas I add a touch of sugar (kept in a small mason jar with lid) and a Mini-Moo (half and half) for richness (especially on the masala chai) but mainly I drink them plain. No matter how I'm drinking it, this machine keeps the tea nice and hot. I mainly use the B&D carafe for keeping hot water so in the morning I can make a miso soup, then instant oatmeal, then a small pot of tea. I use my own small teapots for keeping my made tea hot until it's finished...the hotplate keeps it very hot. I accidentally ordered 2 (didn't notice until they arrived) and after using one I decided to keep the other in case this one breaks. At twelve dollars and some change I couldn't go wrong with trying this to see if it would meet my needs...it does and it does it well. I am pleased. ETA: This isn't a coffee maker that you can pull out the carafe and the coffee will stop pouring out - it's a continuous drip through the filter into the carafe. This is exactly what I wanted for making tea, I wanted the water to keep flowing into different sized teapots/mugs and not have to rely on only having to use their carafe. ETA: This is AWESOME! I had leftover tea from the night before and reheated it on the keep warm plate -- the tea got piping hot within an hour and I'm enjoying the rest of the tea.

Bought this coffee maker since the regular 12-cup brewers were too big for just my wife and I. The size is perfect for the 2 of us, and more importantly it is very simple with few moving components. The simplicity naturally lends itself to being easy to clean as well. The only negative (might be a deal breaker for some) was that this machine does not get the coffee very hot. Prior to this, I used a Gevalia 12-cup coffee maker and could taste the difference when I first brewed coffee using this B&D. But after a while, I got used to the taste and the ease of use kept me using it. Bottom line, if you need a small, simple, affordable coffee maker then this model will fit your bill. If you are a coffee aficionado, then definitely look to spend a few more bucks on something that will brew coffee at a higher temp.

I started drinking coffee again after a 15 year break (thanks to the wonderful Parisian cafes). I got tired of the inconvenience and expense of going downstairs to the coffee shop once or twice a day. I bought this for my office and it's perfect. I can choose between 2-5 cups depending on my desire. I can also make coffee for our occasional guests in the office. It takes up very little space, rarely (if ever) spills, brews very quickly, tastes like any other great cup of coffee, can go between regular and decaf between brewings, the heat stays on until I turn it off and it's a perfect mini coffee maker.

Had the old one for 8 years, bought this one 'cause it's the exact same model. Old one had a chipped plate and a stained carafe, new one is so shiny and perfect! It's nice and small and perfect for one person who loves coffee!

Bought it for my elderly parents and they are really happy with the product. Coincidently it was exactly like the one they already own. They love that it is only five cup as they don't need to make more than three at a time. Their old one has worked efficiently for three years and they are hoping this one will too.

Bought as a replacement for the exact one that I broke from wear and tear. Great value for the coffee maker for one.

Box was a little beat up, unfortunately, but it seems to work well.

I had a previous one for several years, and I'm pleased with this new replacement!!