Black & Decker 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker (Model DLX1050W) Review

The B&D DLX 1050W seems to be fine at making coffee.  Set the clock, decide when you want the coffee maker to start, and as long as you don't vary too much in your schedule, the machine will boil the water and send it through the grounds. The digital clock isn't real accurate, but as long as we have to reset clocks every 6 months anyway, it will do the job.

The problem started when the bottom of the pot broke and I had to chose between fix or replace.  Couldn't easily find a replacement at the (WalMart) store.  Also, the ones they sold were half the cost of the whole unit. Is the unit that inexpensive?  I bought the unit about 7 months ago.  Are they upgrading them that fast?  I have to bet that B&D is losing money by not realizing that the pots arewhat break quickest and even for a coffee maker of this level there is a need for replacements.