Mr. Coffee DRX5 4-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mr. Coffee DRX5 4-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black
Customer Review: hard to read display
Summary: 2 Stars
My old coffeemaker like this one had a minor problem (the clock didn't keep the exact time) but I could live with that easily. It broke after several years, so I ordered a new one to replace it, however the new model is far inferior. Besides the minor clock problem, the display (including the clock) is not lighted as it was in the earlier model and the new display is very difficult for me to read because it is black lettering on a grey background. Also the lid on the new coffee pot doesn't open very wide, and it doesn't stay open. Finally, the lid to the new machine is hard to close and keep closed. The new unit works, but I don't like it at all. However, if you never use the clock or delay feature and you just use it as a coffeemaker, it should be fine.Customer Review: Cute and functional
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought it was just me when it seemed to lose time. Last time the power went out, I set the stove, micro and coffee pot at the same time and sure enough the next day the coffee pot was 3 minutes behind. That aside...this unit is really enjoyable for me. My husband does not drink coffee, so the four cup size is perfect, I usually have one cup at the home and fill up my traveller with just one pot. It is compact and has a lot of the features of a larger machine (pause and serve, delayed/timed brew), plus a place to tuck the cord inside the unit so it is not hanging out all over the counter. One minor issue (besides the clock) is sometimes the lid does not stay snapped down and steam leaks out the top. Still a very easy to use machine.Customer Review: Ehh.
Summary: 3 Stars
I am a true caffeine addict and simply cannot wake up without my morning cup of coffee. I am the only coffee drinker in my house and thought this cute little pot would work nicely. I do enjoy the taste of coffee, but I am by no means a crazy connoisseur, but this machine was very disappointing. The water doesn't become very hot, so a fresh poured cup is only slightly above room temperature. Due to this, the coffee tends to taste watered down and stale. Very little to no natural oils can be removed from the beans due to the low temperature so the end result is little better than instant. If you enjoy coffee for it's morning pick me up then this is a fine coffee pot. However if you enjoy the taste, this is not the item for you.Customer Review: Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Programmable Really is 4 Cups
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this little machine for several weeks now. We use it for decaf. I've had no problem with clock function or anything else. Others have mentioned that it's not truly a "4-cup" coffee maker, but I'd like to point out that the standard "cup" of coffee is generally 6 ounces, not 8, and thus the carafe is a 4-cupper. (Check instructions on coffee packaging -- they usually recommend a tablespoon or so per 6 ounces of water, which reflects the standard.) A feature I like is that it turns itself off after an hour in case I forget and spares me the burned coffee taste. I'd give it 5 stars if it came with a thermal carafe. But all in all, a handy, space-saving machine that's value-priced and makes a good cup of coffee.Customer Review: It's works well, but there are a fw hurdles
Summary: 3 Stars
I have to admit, it was my mistake not full realizing how small this coffee maker was when I bought it. It basically makes enough coffee to fill one travel mug, so I'm pretty much always stuck brewing two pots to get enough java.
Feature wise everything works as expected. The timed brew feature is handy for setting before you go to sleep. I haven't had any problems with it over all, barring the size factor and that you need to specifically get the Mr. Coffee brand filters for it in order to brew a proper pot. These are not as widely available in my Manhattan neighbourhood as you might think, so I end up getting dinged $7 for shipping to buy a $2 item from a non-prime amazon retailer.