I have had a serious ice cream addiction for as long as I can remember. It's always been such a  guilty pleasure. I've tried the old fashioned kind of ice cream maker as well as the newer counter top versions. Nothing compares to this Creami Breeze! It is fantastic. I can make smoothie bowls, sorbets, gellatos, ice cream- really anything I want to eat frozen and whipped. It's great! It is a little bit loud, but it's not that grating blender kind of loud. And it only lasts a couple of minutes. It is well worth it! I'm clearing a spot on my counter right now so this will always be easily accessible. The parts all seem really sturdy an d it's easy to use. Well worth the money. I can't tell you enough how much I love it. If you like frozen confections- this is what you need!