ZDNET's key takeaways The GE Profile Opal 2.0 nugget ice maker is a smart kitchen appliance that sells for $599.
This machine will do the trick if you want those satisfyingly munchable ice pellets often served at fast food restaurants
It's also operable via a mobile app.
It's pricey, especially given what it is, but I've found the machine well worth the investment. View now at Amazon
Whether you call it the good ice, Sonic ice, nugget ice, or pellet ice, there's no denying that the small, munchable ice pellets found in some fast food restaurants are positively addicting.
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I count myself among the ice-chewing addicted. While satisfying that craving used to mean a late-night restaurant run, I've found that ice is now available from the comfort of my kitchen with the GE Opal 2.0. And in the month I've had this machine, I've used it nearly every single day. So far, it's surpassed my expectations.
Like its predecessor, the Opal is a countertop ice maker that promises to deliver munchable nugget ice right into your own home in a sleek, stylish package. But the 2.0 version adds many smart features to make getting it as easy as possible.
The unit comes in at 16.5" high (meaning it fits under most cabinets), 16" deep, and 13.5" wide (additional waterside tank included). It takes up a hefty footprint on your countertop, but that's true of most devices in this category.
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