I was really excited to try this out, and it was definitely packaged well and labeled very comprehensively. The Quick Start Guide helped me get set up and prepped in a short amount of time. Since I am someone who really tries to stay away from added sweeteners, especially artificial or non-sugar types, I was limited by the pre-selected flavors that came in the box. I found that being able to select the level of flavor and carbonation was a great component of the system, and the selection buttons were easy to navigate. At the end of the day, however, I really questioned why this device is a better option than just picking up a 12-pack of carbonated cans at the store. It wasn't quiet, the flavors are limited, and the body of the dispenser is a lot of plastic. Even the flavor drops are plastic and require plastic wrapping. I don't see this as being a long-range use item for me.