I bought the GE model, which is the genesis of the First Build model from a few years ago. Looks good, makes ice quick and the pebbles/nuggets are very good. If anything, they're a little bit more stout than Sonic ice, but FAR softer than regular refrigerator crushed ice. I have yet to try them in a soft drink, as I can't tear myself away from Kern's Guava Nectar poured over these little guys. I might as well be in Maui right now.