Product review (3 stars): Works okay - worth the price, but not unusually impressive
Does the job.  The price is great among filters that all seem to be inexplicably, way over-inflated. The water taste is unremarkable - but definitely nothing to complain about.  I was hoping to find crisp, clear, refreshing spring water - this didn't quite reach that description.  It just tastes like adequately filtered tap water.  To be clear, there aren't any residual tastes or 'flavors' - but we all need to know what to expect.  After two months of moderate use, the water flow pressure has dropped just a little; for example it takes about 25 seconds to fill a 16-oz glass.  I don't know if that means it is doing a lot of filtering or if it's just not fast.
Some day I may give in and pay the extra $50 for top-of-the-line.  For now I'll use this one.  I may buy it again, or maybe I'll try something else in my search for really enjoyable water.