Is this ice comparable to "Sonic" ice?
467856
Not "quite" but close....some chunks will come out the size of a thumbnail but overall we're pleased.
467857
I'm not sure what sonic ice is but this is only ice crusher. Does not make any smooth ice.
467858
I'm sorry, I never heard of "sonic ice". It is a great ice crusher. It's electric it is nice. Only problem isI have to put a non breakable place on top to keep it clean.
467859
no, this unit makes crushed ice. sonic uses nugget or "pebble" ice. you will need to look at scotsman ice makers for sonic ice which will run you around $3k for a home unit.
467860
The ice is slightly larger than Sonic ice. Probably the closest you will find in a home ice crusher. You can run the ice through a second time to crush it a little more if desired.
2244142
yes, but it peels away easily and leaves a thin film of ice that clears off easy. very useful.
96646
Absolutely. I feel that this figure is the best Ice King currently available. Much better than the plush or 2 inch figure.
806300
No, the 'blade' is plastic and isn't sharp. It mixes liquids well, but won't crush ice.
1039929
Not insulated, kinda cheap, opening is tiny and can't fit ice cubes. Do yourself a favor and buy a klean kantine. My gf has the insulated one and keeps ice even if she leaves it in her car all day while she is at work. It's amazing how long it can keep ice without melting!
883532
11 sonic is a bit cooler. It work almost exactly like you want it to. It's also a little louder. It's bigger. Plus the spring loaded action is really fun to play with. Honestly, just go with which ever is your favorite doctor.
508084
I have only used the ice with my protein drinks and water. I also use shaved ice to place in my mouth when I am exercising. It also helps with cooling down and dry mouth. Remember, you are getting shaved ice.
1728989
This is a great machine, but what determines the ice is the ice you put in it. We have found that store bought bagged ice works much better than ice from our own refrigerator ice maker.
258399
It works in a few minutes just like other ice melt. FYI, some of it was crumbled and I had to use it just like the other ice melt I have.
219083
No. This is dangerous and will break apart as you use it if you attempt to crush ice.
541440
I believe I read in the description section that it was the upgrade model from the old model. I installed it & I have not had any leaks or complaints about bad tasting ice. It works!
1565220
We use ice from our commercial ice machine - half cube. They are a little smaller than bagged ice.
574809
No the large size is about the size of a quarter in diameter. Small size is smaller but not nearly as small as sonic. But, I have to say, we have had this machine for almost 2 years & use it every day. It is amazing &makes; ice quickly & consistently
1727044
It does not work well. There is basically a blade on the bottom and the top part pushes the ice onto it. When the blade is not "shaving" a smooth surface like the ice pucks make it not work well (makes ice slowly and it's not fluffy). It also has trouble turning a bunch of ice that is in pieces instead of the puck from the included ice trays.On the other hand, each ice tray can make 1 giant snowcone or 2 normal sized snowcones. Usually my little sister (6) will only finish 1/2 an ice puck's amount of shaved ice.
542118
I have the Frio which is basically the same thing. It does keep insulin adequately cool for a long time (2 plus days) via evaporative cooling. I trust it completely. It is a much better solution than using ice. Enjoy it!
1150021
Sorry, I've never tried it on ice. I mainly use it to puree soups and sauces.
601582
Actually - I find no difference in either. The inside of this cooler is a hard plastic shell. It doesn't leak, so cubes work great. I usually use the ice packs because they seem to last longer. I very much like this cooler. I've had several over the years and think this is the best one.