I use this coffeemaker everyday. It brews a good cup of coffee. I like cone shaped filters because I use less coffee to make the same strength brew as basket filters. I also like being able to set the coffee temperature and the auto-off time. I agree with other reviewers that the internal water level indicator is difficult to see, but fortunately I am tall.
By New to Brewing
from Central PA
About Me Everyday Drinker
8/22/2011
Very Pleased
4.0
PROS
Large Pot
Easy To Use
Brews Quickly
CONS
BEST USES
Home
Everyday
Comments:
Needed to upgrade from my 4 yr old, $16 Mr Coffee. [...] Works well, sturdy construction. Refurbished looks like new, and the price was great. Paper coffee filters work well, as does the basket (ordered separately). The only reason I didn't give this product 5 stars is because I've only had it a few weeks.
By PRP at Haven
from Richfield, PA
About Me Everyday Drinker
6/12/2011
Great Coffee Maker // No Copper Filter
4.0
PROS
Durable
Large Pot
Multiple Settings
Stylish
Easy To Use
Brews Quickly
CONS
BEST USES
Everyday
Home
Comments:
Did not include the permanent copper-mesh coffee filter. I don't use the permanent filter but the "new" coffee maker does advertise that one is included. Apparently they leave that accessory out of the refurbished models.
By synchin
from Baltimore, MD
About Me Everyday Drinker
6/06/2011
Works well
4.0
PROS
Multiple Settings
Brews Quickly
CONS
BEST USES
Everyday
Comments:
Overall a good value. Negatives are large size doesn't fit under cupboard with top open; cannot easily see amount of water being added; opening for water reservoir is relatively small. The complaints can be worked around; but it would be a better product if solved in the design.
By Bob H.
from Austin, TX
About Me Everyday Drinker
5/31/2011
Nice Unit !
4.0
PROS
Multiple Settings
Stylish
Durable
CONS
No Permanent Filter
BEST USES
Everyday
Home
Weekends
Comments:
We use this everyday to replace our $30 unit which lasted only a year. Superior brewing mechanics, temperature, and lid that keeps in the steam of the coffee brewed saving flavor. The ready alarm is a nice touch as I don't stand there and wait for coffee, but want it when ready. Sleek looks, love the overall design, aircraft wrinkle/pebble finish and heft of the unit. Same coffee blend, same prior grind, same water but much better flavor and temperature! We were hesitant about a refurbished unit, but it came from Cuisinart and looks and works perfectly so far.
By Watchguyy
from Oklahoma City, OK
About Me Everyday Drinker
5/23/2011
My first Abe's purchase=WONDERFUL
5.0
PROS
Brews Quickly
Easy To Use
Easy To Clean
CONS
BEST USES
Home
Everyday
Comments:
We love this coffee maker....most delicious coffee ever and we've used Mr. Cofee and a percolater. This cuisinart is the best by far. [...] Will definately buy from Abes's again!!
By country girl
from green bay, WI
4/14/2011
great coffee maker
5.0
PROS
Brews Quickly
Stylish
Large Pot
Multiple Settings
Easy To Use
CONS
BEST USES
Home
Everyday
Comments:
Have only had this coffee maker for 2 weeks but so far it brews fast, makes good coffee, is easy to use and one of the best features is that it pours without spilling!
By Aaron
from Minneapolis, MN
About Me Coffee Aficionado
4/01/2011
Fantastic machine
4.0
PROS
Proper Brewing Temp
Multiple Settings
Easy To Use
CONS
Perm filter not included
BEST USES
Weekends
Home
Everyday
Comments:
[...] The refurbished coffee maker is in new condition and I couldn't be more pleased.
By joey240709
from san antonio
About Me Everyday Drinker
3/20/2011
cuisinart dcc-1200
5.0
PROS
Multiple Settings
Brews Quickly
Easy To Use
Easy To Clean
Durable
Stylish
Large Pot
CONS
BEST USES
Everyday
Home
Comments:
The matte black looks very nice
By Amy
from Haleyville, AL
About Me Coffee Aficionado
3/10/2011
I love this coffeemaker!
5.0
PROS
Stylish
Easy To Use
Multiple Settings
Durable
Easy To Clean
Brews Quickly
CONS
BEST USES
Home
Weekends
Everyday
Comments:
I use this coffeemaker every morning, and it makes great coffee! Other people in my family own the same coffeemaker, and we all love them! I would highly recommend this coffeemaker to anyone looking for a good daily coffeemaker that keeps coffee hot, doesn't taste bitter, and looks good in your kitchen too! This is the third coffeemaker I've tried in a year and by far it makes the best tasting coffee!
By Robor007
from Palm Harbor, FL
About Me Casual Drinker
2/28/2011
Nice coffee maker at a great price
5.0
PROS
Multiple Settings
Brews Quickly
CONS
Complicated Controls
BEST USES
Everyday
Comments:
This coffee maker was only slightly higher in cost than the run-of-the-mill coffee makers out there. My biggest like on this is the variable burner (3 settings). I don't like HOT coffee so I put mine on the lowest. I've used it about a dozen times and am very happy with the purchase. Negatives are it's a little confusing to program the timer and the lid is a little hard to get off/on but I manage. :-)
By jojovalley
from Portlandia
About Me Coffee Aficionado
2/14/2011
Good value but a little hot for me
4.0
PROS
Large Pot
Multiple Settings
Durable
CONS
Long Brew Time
BEST USES
Home
Everyday
Comments:
Refurbished was like new. Only issue is that the coffee and brewing temp are too hot, even when setting is low. Hopefully this will self-correct over time.
By Allen T
from Northern Wisconsin
About Me Everyday Drinker
1/23/2011
Makes great HOT coffee
5.0
PROS
Brews Quickly
Durable
Coffee Stays Hot
Easy To Use
CONS
BEST USES
Home
Everyday
Comments:
We've gone through several coffee pots trying to find one that brews the coffee nice and hot. This is the first one to succeed. The coffee tastes great, the controls are simple to learn, and it's a quality product for a reasonable price.
By Elvis Eastwood
from East Cobb, GA
About Me Coffee Aficionado
12/21/2010
tried and proven
5.0
PROS
Efficient
Predictable
Timeless
CONS
Lid is not easy to open
BEST USES
Everyday
Comments:
The cone filter is the most efficient design period. We have received 3 coffee makers since we first owned the DCC 1200 back in 2004. The keurig mini and platnum addition and they are so expensive to opperate compared to all coffee makers. We have also received the cousinart grind and brew with basket filter wich has to many gadgets to keep up with and clean and the end result is sub par. The only quirky thing about the dcc 1200 unit has been the lid on the pot but it is barely worth mentioning because it does every thing else so well and no back light time display. Other than that it pours clean and fast with no spills, looks are excelent and uses little coffee to make a robust coffee house flavor. Stop your search for the best coffee maker because if you are reading this you have found it.