I purchased this product about a month ago and can't stop using it!  I have had two ice cream makers before this one and with each I had to freeze the bowl prior to making ice cream.  With this ice cream maker we can have ice cream any time.  Just put the ingredients together, pour into the machine and we have fresh ice cream in about 40 minutes.  It is wonderful. Why did I wait so long to buy it?  Don't wait, enjoy it now!!