I bought this unit to replace an old similar ice cream maker with built-in freezer made by another company. This Cuisinart ICE-100 is superior in every way, the processing container lifts out easily to remove the completed ice cream or gelato, and has different processing blades for both which means they process them quickly and efficiently. It is much quieter than my older model and it is easier to set up and clean. The first batch I made was Carrie Brown's low carb double chocolate hazelnut ice cream and it was so incredibly good, next we made low carb butter pecan, and after that pistachio. They all were superb, better than any low carb ice cream on the market. We are loving it! Highly recommended!