I had a Black and Decker one-cupper...it pours directly into the cup. Very convenient for a college kid.

Now I've got a Starbucks four-cupper that pours into an insulated carafe, and I love it. No burner. It'll keep coffee hot for about five hours. I'm notorious for leaving coffee burners on, which ruins the coffee and messes up the carafe. This thing solves all those problems. I'm sure other manufacturers make something similar.

ScottieK