Sales Rank: 7533; Release Date: 15 September, 2003


Features:

Measures 14-1/4 by 8 by 10-3/4 inches; 3-year limited warranty

12-cup coffeemaker with LCD clock and 24-hour programmable timer for "wake up" coffee

Brew-pause function; "brewing complete" audible beep; 0- to 4-hour auto shutoff

Adjustable keep-warm temperature control; 1- to 4-cup setting; charcoal water filter

Glass carafe, instruction book, Gold Tone filter, and #4 paper filter starter kit included

Average Rating:
Rating: - Finally Found It!
After purchasing 3 other coffee makers, the 4th one is the charm! This coffee maker makes great tasting coffee. I never knew there was a difference -- it's worth spending a few more dollars on. It also has all of the features I was looking for such as: adjustable warming plate, 1-4 cup selection, water filter, programmable. It is a rather tall machine, but certainly not a problem as it fits fine underneathe most cabinets. Als, the carafe is well-made and has a spout that pours nicely without spilling. No complaints about this one!

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Rating: - Cuisinart DCC-1200 easily trumps Krups 180-46 Aroma Control
Two weeks ago, I needed a new coffee maker. The Krups Aroma Control maker is in all the stores and catalogs, so I bought one in the local mall BEFORE reading the Amazon reviews. BIG MISTAKE. Lesson learned - read the reviews - many negative comments. I used it for 3 days, and readily understood the description (...) of "eye candy" (looks nice, but seems like cheap plastic) and weak coffee (what they describe as a feature - allowing the coffee to steep - is really a euphemism for a poorly designed system that is guaranteed to give you a weak cup of coffee). One redeeming feature - the carafe is very nice.
Within 2 days of having the Krups, i was on Amazon looking for a replacement coffee maker (a good cup of coffee is critical in the morning!). I went out on the risk curve and ordered the new Cuisinart - no reviews yet. The Cuisinart has a more classic brewing system (water goes through grinds via gravity), yields a delicious cup of HOT coffee, has a variable temperature hot place, and looks and feels solid. We happen to have stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, freezer, stove), and it matches beautifully. Best news - excellent coffee!. I would highly recommend the Cuisinart.

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Rating: - The best, but the best isn't good enough!
When my krups of 9 years broke, I was looking to kick it up a notch and replace it with something better. My wish-list, I thought, was simple: 1)Brushed Chrome finish, 2)Digital LED readout so I can actually SEE the time, 3)12-cup capacity, 4)Carafe Pot. Of course it had to have an auto-start feature as well. Well, I searched high and low, and this coffee maker doesn't exist! So, I found this cuisinart to be the next best thing. It IS a small hole to pour the water through, but not really a problem. My only complaint would be that the condensation is a bit much... about 4-5 tablespoons worth. I think this is basically a design flaw. Be prepared to wipe up the excess condensation each day on the inside top lid. If you're preparing the coffee the night prior to the auto-start the following morning, wiping up the condensation is a must to prevent premature wetting of the grounds. On a positive note, the unit is sturdy, the pot doesn't dribble or spill, and the coffee is what you would expect. The charcoal filter is a plus for those with hard water. I give it a B-.