Product review (5 stars): Crystal clear water that tastes great!
I've tried several filters over the past few years, usually going with whatever is cheapest every 6 months when I need to replace mine. It's important that after you install a new filter, you need to "prime" it by running about 3 gallons or so worth of water through it and dump before you start drinking from it.

Most filters I've had produce a very cloudy and greyish-colored water when you first prime them, and it takes a full 3 gallons or so before the water turns clear. This filter, however, produced crystal-clear water almost immediately. I still dumped the first 3 gallons anyways, just to be on the safe side. Not sure if this result is meaningful in any way, just something that I noticed though.

Overall, water tastes great and looks great - and the price is right.