I bought this to replace another maker's ice cream maker because I left it in storage - nothing wrong with it.  Well, it turns out, I like the Cuisinart much better.  I like that the top is square, so that it lines up easily with the fastening slots.  I love that the freezer bowl is plastic-lined so I can quickly clean it out and get it back in the freezer to make more the following day - the metal bowls have to thaw completely, otherwise your dish rag or sponge (or skin!) will freeze to it while you're cleaning.  It also seems more quiet than my previous ice cream maker.