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This model (FTX41) is functionally equivalent to the FTX49, the only difference being that the FTX49 has a dark red trim whereas this one has a brushed stainless steel look. The FTX49 is less prone to noticeable fingerprints on that portion of the unit. That''s where the differences end.

I purchased this coffee maker at the recommendation of a friend and I''m really happy with it. It has a selectable brew strength, a defeatable audio alarm that beeps when brewing is complete, a clock, and a delayed brew timer.

The delayed brew timer is nice to have if you want to wake up in the morning with a pot of coffee waiting for you. I''ve used the feature a few times, and I like having it, although most of the time I grind my own beans, so I don''t like to let the grounds sit in the coffee machine overnight because they can get stale. Of course, that''s unavoidable unless you spend the extra money on a machine that also grinds beans before brewing.

This coffee machine comes with a permanent, washable coffee filter that is sturdy, well-made, and washes out in the sink in a matter of seconds. It also comes with a charcoal water filter that is placed above the brew basket. The manual states that these should be changed every month (I wouldn''t be surprised if they last longer than that, though). The replacement filters are inexpensive, but if you already have filtered water, you can leave it out.

Another feature that I really appreciate is the Fresh Brew timer, which allows you to see exactly how long that pot of coffee has been sitting there. If you''re in a hurry, you can also pull the carafe out while the coffee is brewing to pour a cup. Once you put the carafe back in its spot, it continues normally. I''ve tried it a few times, and not a single drop has ever hit the hot plate. Oh, and the temperature of the hot plate is adjustable -I got mine set at the perfect temperature so it doesn''t burn the coffee if it''s sitting there for a while.

My only complaints (and believe me, I''m trying pretty hard to come up with them): the display, while attractive, is a little on the bright side -a switch to adjust the brightness would be nice, even if it was just a High/Low 2-way switch. An internal battery to keep the clock accurate in case of a power outage would have been a bonus too. Finally, even though it looks great and feels pretty strong, it''s almost entirely plastic, so it doesn''t have that solid "I''m going to outlast your children" feel to it that it might have if it had more metal in the construction.

All in all, I feel like I''m cheating it by giving it only four stars, but it''s not quite 5 stars either. It would be a 4.5 for me if I could do that. :)

We''ve had this coffee maker for about 6-7 months now.

1) Where does all the water go?

a) It all steams out the back. Therefore, you have to put in more water than what you want to end up with in your finished pot.

b) It leaks out the hole in the back of the coffee maker leaving a constant (but small) puddle of water contstantly on the counter. The puddle of water is not large enough to drip over the counter edge, but it is irritating.

2) Why does the coffee taste not only bitter but also with plastic overtones?

a) Ok, I don''t do the vinegar clean every 2 weeks, but I do it at least once a month. That should be enough for only having 1 pot of coffee a day, right?

b) The filter basket and lid on the pot are both plastic and I sense that I can taste them in my coffee!

Good features:

1) The 5 bell alarm letting you know when the coffee is done.

2) I like the looks of the coffee maker.

3) Not a 3 minute pot of coffee, but brews in a reasonable amount of time.

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You would think by now the Mr. Coffee folks would know how to make a coffee maker, but this one was apparently designed by people who have never brewed a cup of coffee in their lives.

If the carafe isn''t in just the right position, you wake up to a puddle of coffee on yourr counter and floor. Unfortunately, I cannot tell what the right position is--it just overflows randomly.

As if that wasn''t bad enough, the clock display is right above the carafe. As the coffee brews, the steam infiltrates the clock and fills it full of condensation, making it very difficult to read. After a few months of this, the clock quits working altogether and you cannot set a delayed brew. You read correctly: this coffeemaker kills it''s own clock!

I will NEVER buy a Mr. Coffee product again.

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We purchased this coffee pot to upgrade our old Mr. Coffee coffee maker which is still working after 20 years. Well, needless to say, this machine is now kaput (after 11 months) and we will be returning to our old 20-year-old Made in the USA machine.

We noticed that this machine was slowly put out drips of coffee at a time, so we cleaned the machine with a proper de-liming product as directed in the troubleshooting guide. After completing this process, this machine would no longer put out any drips of water. Tried two more times and finally stopped when the machine started spewing water everywhere.

FYI, after carefully researching, I will next be upgrading to a Bunn BX-B or Melitta coffee makers as they are made in the USA. For now, it will be a relief to return to my 20-yr.-old Mr. Coffee which is still going strong.

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I had similar bad experiences with the coffee maker, FTX41,

The coffee is cold after it is first brewed

No longer brews the full pot, only 4 of the 12 cups will brew.

The lid of the carafe always comes off.

Small leak around the base.

So I thought that I would voice my displeasure via the Mr. Coffee website. That also wasn''t a pleasant experience, apparently ";" is a special character and the system wouldn''t take my comments. So I called in the 800 number. After listening to my issues, the customer service rep was oblivious to my concerns. She said that they would send me a return for the product and after they received the old one she would send me a new coffee maker. When I told her that I didn''t want a replacement, she said thank you and hung up. With this kind of quality and service, I will not only buy another Mr. Coffee product, but I won''t buy a SunBeam product.

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