I bought this to replace my 10 year old FoodSaver that finally gave up. I debated on getting a new FoodSaver brand, but I really wasn't interested in their large higher end models (Best Buy didn't offer the entry level one). I had a $20 reward certificate from Best Buy so I took the chance on the Seal-A-Meal. The Seal-A-Meal is smaller and more compact than my old FoodSaver. The construction seems solid.I only have the need to freeze raw meats and cooked left-overs, so not having a vacuum accessory port isn't an issue. I still use the good FoodSaver bags and the Seal-A-Meal works like a charm. It has a "hands free" light that tells you when the suction is high enough to keep itself closed without any pressure. The sealing cycle is longer than my old one which works much better. The suction is strong, and overall the product works great. There is a slight learning curve to getting the best end result (as with any vacuum sealer) but once you figure it out you'll find yourself sealing everything. I'm very happy with this and I have absolutely no regrets. For the price you can't beat it.

We use the sealer for light home use as intended. It is easy to operate and really does a good job for the price. Items need to be dried as much as possible or excess fluid will be pulled into the seal area and the vacuum will not hold. All in all it works very well.

The Seal-A-Meal has worked well for preparing both meats and fresh fruits for freezing. The machine is easy to use, but cutting the right size bag can be a challenge. Sometimes it turns out to be too big, but I've more often ended up cutting it too short. As I've only been using the Seal-A-Meal for about a month, I don't know yet how well it will keep the foods frost-free over a longer period of time.

This does exactly what I wanted it it do. I am able to use it to keep my food fresh longer. I'm single and buying food for one person isn't always easy. This makes it better for making food last longer and not wasting money. I'm very happy with this purchase!

This unit is quite simple, both in presentation and operation. Very easy to use and does a great job of vacuuming food for freezing or long term storage. Much more effective than trying to use the standard ziploc bags and suck the air out of them before closing!