Recently purchased the new Cuisinart which uses the K-cups. Personally I love it. I can have a cup of coffee instantly, also hot chocolate or tea. When I have guests, if someone wants coffee, there is a selection of flavors and decaf. Don't have to make 2 pots. Also if only one person wants coffee, it's easy, easy, instead of making a partial pot for one. I will not go back to a regular coffeemaker, though I confess to keeping one for back-up. My cousin was visiting when I purchased mine and she promptly purchased one when she got home.