We use percs when camping and I agree...the coffee is MUCH hotter.
One thing I found...the stainless steel one we had at first had a plastic "thing" in the lid. That plastic got cloudy after repeated use and we couldn't see what color the coffee is. :) I determine whether it's done by the color. We bought an aluminum one with a glass dome thingy and it works JUST as well as the stainless steel. We've used this one for 7 yrs now and have no complaints. But I AM spoiled...hot or not, I use the coffeemaker at home...and it's DONE when I wake up!!!! aaaaaahhhhh life is good.