Why did I choose the Cuisinart brand?
First of all, I like Cuisinart appliances because they are good quality, but not too pricey. These links will take you to my other Cuisinart reviews. Cuisinart Burr Coffee Grinder Cuisinart Electric Knife Since I was casually shopping for a new coffeemaker, I often browsed through the small kitchen appliance sections at department stores, kitchen stores, and wholesale clubs to see what was available and at what price. Cuisinart was always prominently displayed, and this model met all the criteria: nice quality, thermal carafe, and 12-cup capacity. We did not want the grind and brew style coffeemaker because we prefer to use a burr grinder. How much did it cost? I found it at Sams Club for $69. Features, as listed on the box ~ Double-wall insulated stainless thermal carafe ~ Fully programmable ~ Automatically shuts off when brew cycle is complete ~ Stays hot for hours ~ Brews Fresh, Stays Fresh: The patented lid helps create better tasting coffee by sealing out air, which can cause a bi