Programmable coffeemaker

KitchenAid KCM511ER 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Empire Red Price: $79.99

Features: * Measures 14 by 14 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year hassle-free replacement warranty * Programmable 10-cup coffeemaker features wrap-around housing and front-fill water reservoir * Flat-bottom brew basket; JavaSpa showerhead for even coffee extraction; permanent water filter * 1100-watt heat pump; electronic temperature control; brew pause; "time since brew" display; auto shutoff * Clean Touch control pad; dishwasher-safe glass carafe, coffee scoop, and paper filters included

Cuisinart DCC-1200W Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, White and Stainless Steel Price: $99.95

Features: * Self-clean cycle and automatic shutoff 0-4 hours after brewing is complete * 12-cup coffeemaker programmable up to 24 hours in advance * Includes a charcoal water filter to enhance coffee flavor * Features include brew pause and paperless gold-tone filter * Variable temperature control keeps coffee hot after brewing

A more elegant alternative to standard coffee makers, this stainless steel percolator from Farberware has a sleek, pitcher shape. At a brewing rate of one cup per minute, this coffee pot sacrifices nothing in terms of speed for beauty. And once it has finished brewing, it will automatically switch to a safe "keep warm" temperature. Makes 2-8 cups.

Braun KF180-WH FlavorSelect 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White Price: $49.99

# Multi-path brewing system fully extracts coffee's rich flavor # Choose mild- to robust-tasting coffee with flavor-selection dial # Water filter exchange dial schedules when to change water filter # Brew-pause for pouring a cup midbrew; programmable auto shut-off, 0-4 hours # Measures 13-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches;

Krups FME2 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Machine with Glass Carafe, White Price: $79.99

Features: * Measures 10-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 13-3/4 inches; 1-year warranty * 12-cup fully programmable coffee machine with 1100 watts of power * 60-ounce water reservoir; built-in water filter; electronic descaling indicator * 1- to 3-cup aroma setting fully extracts flavor from small quantities of coffee * 12-cup glass carafe; LED control panel; brew-pause function; 1- to 5-hour heating plate