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This is a countertop frozen-treat machine with a 0.5-gallon (about 64 oz) tank that makes slushies, frozen margaritas, frappes and soft-serve ice cream. It uses internal cooling instead of ice, so drinks stay frozen without diluting. The 8-in-1 claim covers drink and dessert modes in one unit, which is more versatile than single-purpose slushie makers but bulkier and harder to clean than a blender. Buyers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 41 ratings, so reception is decent but not glowing.
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Lowest price we've seen: $169.94 on Nov 2 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.
Ratings average 4.1 out of 5 from 41 buyers, a middling score that suggests most units work as advertised but some fall short. Feedback centers on the convenience of ice-free frozen drinks and the softer soft-serve texture.
This is a slushie machine and soft serve ice cream maker with 8 functions in one. It works as a frozen drink machine, slushie maker, margarita machine and ice cream blender. It makes slushies, soft-serve ice cream, frozen margaritas and frappes.
It uses rapid internal cooling technology, so no ice is needed. Drinks and desserts stay frozen and are not watered down. The tank holds 1.9 L (85 oz, 0.5 gal).