Product review (2 stars): Eventually works, but not worth the hassle compared to OEM filters
This has some good points and bad points which, in the end, almost evened out but the short of it is that I will probably stick with the OEM GE filters in the future. Here is the long of it:

Pros:
- inexpensive
- did fit my side by side GE fridge in the place of the GE MSWF filter (a bit tighter to get it to screw on than OEM, but did go on with a good shove and turn)
- once I sorted out the beginning issues, it does give good tasting clean water

Cons:
- Had to run water for 4-5 minutes before all the charcoal dust was out
- Even still, first few glasses of water after that tasted a little off
- During that whole first long water run, it made a helluva racket, I almost took it out for fear of things breaking
- Since then no more loud noises but waterflow is slower than with OEM filter and it makes more noise (I can hear the water running through the filter even with the door closed)

Based on the noises and having to run water through it so much before I could even realistically use it, I doubt the lifespan will be as long as they claim, but I'll keep using it until it dies or leaks or whatever it plans on doing. After that, though, I am going to stick with the OEM GE filters - a lot less hassle and much quicker initial use.

Note: I received this at a discounted rate for inspection, testing, and reviewing purposes. My review is based solely on my personal experience with it.