SodaStream - Jet Soda Maker Starter Kit - Black/Silver

This is the 3rd SodaStream machine I have owned. The first one lasted 10 years. The 2nd one is a different model and only uses the smaller capacity carbonators. Fine, but needs replacement cartridges quicker. I bought this one to perfectly replace my original unit. Apparently the factory changed the way they make them about a year ago. It now takes about 10 or so pumps to get the same amount of carbonation that 7 used to (and it still advertises about 7). So I am needing to use more at a higher expense. I am disappointed, although I am happy to still own the machine. It will probably cost me more to drink my soda, but I am saving the environment.

I tried a carbonater decades ago and at that time they just didn't work well. Decided to give it another go after recently reading positive reviews. This product works very well and totally satisfies my thirst for carbonated water. It is very easy to use and water retains its carbonation. Not sure why the carbonating bottles have a 3-year expiration date on them, but maybe they will develop permanent ones.

We have a SodaStream at home and wanted to get one for our friend to use for their home and at parties. This model was different than the one we have but is very simple to use and works just as well. It comes with plastic cap bottles (the higher models come with metal capped bottles) and some sample syrups and a starter tank of gas. It is a model where the bottle screws in to the base unit rather than locking in otherwise and you simply push on the button at the top to add bubbles. Definitely worth the price if you want sparkling water or sodas at home on demand.

The directions were straight-forward, and the unpacking, cleaning, assembling and soda-making took about ten minutes. I'm probably not going to use the free mix sampler, but I'm happy with the carbonated water available whenever I want.

I bought this mainly because I like sparkling water but don't trust bottlers to give really purified clean water so I put in purified water into the system this way I make sure that I am drinking something healthy. Kids love the flavors too.

After purchasing and carrying (I live in NYC) tens if not hundreds of soda water bottles home, I decided to purchase a soda stream. This was one of the best decisions to make. This is one of the items that you think you don't need, but once you have it, you don't know what you would do without it. By using it, you're saving money on soda water and saving time by not having to haul bottles home. Additionally, the soda water is just as good if not better than what you buy at the store. You can also add flavors to make low calorie drinks. If you drink sodas or soda water, then this item is for you.

This is quite easy to use, saves a lot of money even over Costco cases of sparkling water--and not having to throw those bottles away is great. Love the fact you can do liter or half-liter bottles.

Use it everyday. Way cheaper then buying soda from the store and better for you too because it doesn't contain all the sugars