Contigo Autoseal Handled Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug With Easy-clean Lid, 470ml, Gunmetal

I am handicapped, so the fact that the lid and the handle are together so the handle is always in the correct position is vital (also you can drink from both sides so if you are right OR left handed it doesn't matter) unlike some with the handle fixed in one place, you screw the lid on and it is hit or miss (usually miss) to drink out of it and be able to hold the handle as you drink. Also a tip: it stays cold (or hot) much longer if you LOCK the drink/can't drink lock. Don't know why but it does. It is also handy if you don't want it to spill; sometimes if it falls over and the lid is depressed while in the unlock position it will spill a few drops or more depending on how long it is pressed. I have owned a LOT of insulated mugs and this is the best engineered one ... MoreI am handicapped, so the fact that the lid and the handle are together so the handle is always in the correct position is vital (also you can drink from both sides so if you are right OR left handed it doesn't matter) unlike some with the handle fixed in one place, you screw the lid on and it is hit or miss (usually miss) to drink out of it and be able to hold the handle as you drink. Also a tip: it stays cold (or hot) much longer if you LOCK the drink/can't drink lock. Don't know why but it does. It is also handy if you don't want it to spill; sometimes if it falls over and the lid is depressed while in the unlock position it will spill a few drops or more depending on how long it is pressed. I have owned a LOT of insulated mugs and this is the best engineered one I have ever had, I actually bought 4 of them, gave 2 to my son and daughter and kept 2 for myself. Oh, want to add if you can't press button down and get liquid to come even when it is unlocked it is probably because the tab that sticks down on inside of top has gotten pushed up towards lid. (that is where it opens up to clean the lid, (it says push to clean right on the tab, just noticed) you press the inside tab away from the side of the lid, pull down and the inside is exposed so you can clean it) I threw one top away thinking it was broken and then figured it out with my other one that the tab was too far up inside, making the lid "locked" all the time while still being able to slide the outer lock/unlock tab.

This "updated" version of the autoseal is not nearly as good as the original. I have loved my continuo mug since it first came out. When the lid wore out (began leaking because the rubber ring wore out), I bought this model. The first version lasted several years. This one lasted only six months before leaking through the air holes and through the handle. I treated this one exactly the same as my other one including dishwashing it every day. The randomly one lasted five years before I needed a replacement lid. I still use it.I have since thrown two of these away and found the older model online elsewhere. I will be sad when the old inventory runs out as I will not be spending any more money on these (not) "better newer ones." Please stop making changes that ... MoreThis "updated" version of the autoseal is not nearly as good as the original. I have loved my continuo mug since it first came out. When the lid wore out (began leaking because the rubber ring wore out), I bought this model. The first version lasted several years. This one lasted only six months before leaking through the air holes and through the handle. I treated this one exactly the same as my other one including dishwashing it every day. The randomly one lasted five years before I needed a replacement lid. I still use it.I have since thrown two of these away and found the older model online elsewhere. I will be sad when the old inventory runs out as I will not be spending any more money on these (not) "better newer ones." Please stop making changes that actually make things worse. The texture of the plastic on this model is also rougher which I do not enjoy compared to the smooth plastic on the original.

I love this design, can switch hands without having to unscrew the lid and realign the spout like all other mugs! And I can't hold onto a big mug while walking the dogs etc. too uncomfortable especially if you have any arthritis in your hand. BUT I have to replace this mug every few months because the stupid spring release gets weak and stops opening the lid all the way resulting in having to tip the cup up higher and then it dribbles all over your clothes. I have multiple stained tops thanks to this lid. Have spent a lot of money buying this mug over and over due to this lid with the cheap spring mechanism that wears out too fast. I have never even put these in the dishwasher like it's says you can, that would probably expedite the lid demise even more. Please put ... MoreI love this design, can switch hands without having to unscrew the lid and realign the spout like all other mugs! And I can't hold onto a big mug while walking the dogs etc. too uncomfortable especially if you have any arthritis in your hand. BUT I have to replace this mug every few months because the stupid spring release gets weak and stops opening the lid all the way resulting in having to tip the cup up higher and then it dribbles all over your clothes. I have multiple stained tops thanks to this lid. Have spent a lot of money buying this mug over and over due to this lid with the cheap spring mechanism that wears out too fast. I have never even put these in the dishwasher like it's says you can, that would probably expedite the lid demise even more. Please put a stronger spring in this lid and you will have a winner.... Also can you make it in a 20 oz with the 7 hour hot rating like some of your other mugs? Please?