*quick brew in under 2 min*simple cleaning maintenanceall in all, i find that this hamilton beach coffee maker (5-1) is exactly...  Read More

*quick brew in under 2 min*simple cleaning maintenanceall in all, i find that this hamilton beach coffee maker (5-1) is exactly what my husband and i were needing.  Read Less

Single serve k-cup® (pods) or use ground with included grounds basket: this feature works very well and allows you to brew 6, 8...  Read More

Single serve k-cup® (pods) or use ground with included grounds basket: this feature works very well and allows you to brew 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups.  Read Less

With the k-cup it will shut itself off after it finished brewing.

With the k-cup it will shut itself off after it finished brewing.  Read Less

The not so good:• there is no 4oz or 6oz single serve setting.

The not so good:• there is no 4oz or 6oz single serve setting.  Read Less

I find it outstanding for all my brewing needs and a very good value for the cost.

I find it outstanding for all my brewing needs and a very good value for the cost.  Read Less

The included single serve ground coffee basket works great, and they are reasonably priced so having a few on hand is not expensive.

The included single serve ground coffee basket works great, and they are reasonably priced so having a few on hand is not expensive.  Read Less

This unit is packed with nice features, and they perform very well.

This unit is packed with nice features, and they perform very well.  Read Less

The coffee comes hot good and hot (over 170°f) and the flavor of the coffee is as good as any other similar coffee maker.

The coffee comes hot good and hot (over 170°f) and the flavor of the coffee is as good as any other similar coffee maker.  Read Less

This system, too, is fairly fast at making a full pot and the quality of coffee is as good as any other similar drip coffee maker.

This system, too, is fairly fast at making a full pot and the quality of coffee is as good as any other similar drip coffee maker.  Read Less

However, it’s also a lot cheaper than some higher end coffee makers, and the fact that it is so versatile is cool — so i think ...  Read More

However, it’s also a lot cheaper than some higher end coffee makers, and the fact that it is so versatile is cool — so i think at the current price point (or especially if it ever goes on sale) it’s a very nice coffeemaker, and the complications are worth it if you have a recurring need to switch between making full pots of coffee and single serves, etc.  Read Less

I have owned many different pod type coffee makers from various manufacturers over the years.

I have owned many different pod type coffee makers from various manufacturers over the years.  Read Less