I love this ice cream maker. Very easy to use. What a great way to spend time with my granddaughter. The recipes are easy and tasty.  If you are a planner then this is the ice cream maker for you. If you are spontaneous then I would recommend buying the ice cream maker with the refrigeration unit. Waiting a day to freeze the container can sometimes be a drag. But it didn’t stop me from giving it 5 stars. Which unit to buy is a personal choice. This unit works perfect. You won’t be sorry.