"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. Also: How this $99 gadget prevents electrical fires by doing nothing - and it's legit 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 ."
"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."
"Setting up the machine was a little cumbersome, but wasn't too terrible for a one-time process. It involved creating an account and password, verifying each, connecting to both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and entering codes from a label on the back of the machine. While it's running, the Opal 2.0 makes roughly a pound of ice an hour. There's no cooler in the catch bin, so you make ice as needed."
Nugget-style ice that is small and chewable has high appeal and can now be produced at home with the Opal 2.0 countertop ice maker. The Opal 2.0 is sized to fit under most cabinets at 16.5" high and includes an optional waterside tank, though it occupies a substantial countertop footprint. Setup requires account creation, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connections, and entering product codes. The unit produces roughly one pound of nugget ice per hour, recirculates melted ice back into the reservoir, and emphasizes smart connectivity through the Smart HQ app for lighting, power, and scheduling.
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