Black & Decker DCM2500B SmartBrew Coffeemaker

The past few years we have tried numerous coffeemakers, from Bargain Store brands to very high models.

The last one was a very fancy-looking item from the expensive coffee seller "Geval**". To quote my husband, "the coffee tastes like formaldahide."

Our old stand-by, Consumers Reports, gave this coffee maker excellent reviews - and they are right. Finally, we can dispense with the paper towell or dish cloth under the coffee mugs while we pour. This one does not drip, either when pouring or when filling the unit.

I have noted the negative comments posted on Amazon, but we have not noticed any problems at all. We have only had this for a few days, but at this time we give it a two thumbs up.

Great coffee maker. I love the caraffe. Pours without spilling.
Easy to use. The only thing I don't like is after about 15 minutes
of running it makes a "ticking" noise. That drives me nuts, but
other than that, this unit is PERFECT.

I would recommend this coffeemaker to anyone as I am very pleased with its function, performance and looks. I love the wide mouth for drip free pouring and the safety shut off after two hours is a great feature as well. I love the wide area for adding the water which makes that chore easy and mess free. This is a great product and I am so pleased to finally have mine. Highly recommended.

We've had the coffee maker for approximately 2 months without any issues. We bought it because it was recommended by Consumer Reports. The bottom line is that it makes a good cup of coffee. Brewing is relatively quiet especially at the end of the cycle. It takes the "flat bottom" basket style coffee filters, not the "cone" shaped filters. The pot is well designed. I appreciate the fill lines which compensate for water loss (coffee grounds and steam). What I appreciate the most is the no spill pot. Our previous coffee pot (also a Black & Decker) was poorly designed. I am glad to see that they learned from their past mistakes.

This was rated as one of the top coffeemakers by Consumer Reports...it's programable, has a 2 hour auto shut off, easy to fill and easy to clean. This is a great product. I would buy again.