I have had this model coffee perculator for a decade give or take. We wanted an additional one for decaf and the other for regular. So we bought another for our selves.Our sister in law loved how the pot was free to move at will and can just set back on the base to keep hot or reheat. I like alittle stronger than normal cup of coffee. The pot has clear makings for water level marked in cups and the coffee canister filter is marked clearly as well.To make a stronger cup of coffee just add less water. The decade old pot is still doing just great. I hope the new pots hold up as well. They appear almost identical