The only coffee makers that can possibly compete with this one is the Bodum (or similar makes that cost LOTS & LOTS more)! Look no further, as this is an unbreakable, double walled, fully insulated coffee maker that you will love & cherish forever. I have never seen ONE coffee ground in my steaming hot cup of coffee. The overall impression is one of top quality (the inner strainer mechanism is also very sturdy & well designed). I really cannot see how it could be bettered (and I AM fussy... OCD rules OK)!!!
This is clearly a popular line (as I had to order it 3 times (not solely off Amazon), to be told that "sorry" it was out of stock on the first two occasions. My persistance was worthwhile....
Get yourself one while the getting is good! Highly recommended!!!!!
PS: I'm updating this having read other reviews slating it based upon 3 complaints... I have now owned this cafetiere for over 2 years & it is still in great condition (and makes great hot coffee).
1) CRITIQUE # 1: "The lid fills with water in the dishwasher"... My view: Don't put the lid in the dishwasher (I never have so have never noticed the problem)... I admit this might be a bit of a pain, but then it is not an expensive stainless/insulated cafetiere.
2) CRITIQUE # 2: "It is not filled with insulation material, just double walls & air... coffee kept warm but not hot"... My view: Not my experience at all mate! Nice hot coffee for up to an hour. As with all stainless cafetieres, warm the pot with boiling water before brewing coffee (as the steel is an excellent heat conductor & will otherwise slightly cool the coffee)... Maybe you actually wanted a coffee maker (which has a hot plate to keep the coffee hot indefinitely)???
3) CRITIQUE # 3: "Cylindrical (where the plunger/sieve travels up & down) at the bottom, but not the top... poor design"... My view: Who would actually deliberately design a coffee maker like that???!!! Mine is perfectly cylindrical throughout so yours was either damaged in transit or was poorly made & escaped QC checks. I suggest you return it!!!
Update (again) 5/2/10...
Ahem... The price has just shot up by a whole third for this item (someone got greedy)... I feel that this is fair comment (although pricing discussion is not always appropriate). Doesn't appear too much of a bargain any more (as Bodum can be purchased for just a tenner more)... This is a pity...