I'm not going to be the best help here, LOL!!!

I have one, but don't use it as often as I thought. I LOVE ice cream and love cooking, so thought it would be great. Have made several batches, but am not really happy with the outcomes.

My advice would be to get a fairly expensive one, as I got a cheapie, and it doesn't seem to freeze or mix as well as it should. However, I have seen one in action at a cooking class that looked really good, so they can work well.

You also have to have plenty of freezer space - the bowl normally needs to be stored in the freezer for a couple of days (?) before making a batch to ensure it's cold enough.

Good luck deciding!! (And I hope someone with a better machine comes in to encourage you, LOL!)