I decided on this model based on America's Test Kitchen recommendation as their best pick for a few years in a row. They were right! This machine is awesome. It takes up very little counter space and makes wonderfully creamy ice cream in less than 20 minutes. I've made full cream ice cream as well as frozen yogurts, and even made beautiful ice cream using lwer fat milks and artificial sweeteners. All were heavenly. Thank you Cuisinart!