GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished
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Woot이 6월 3일까지 GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker 리퍼비시 모델을 264.99달러에 판매합니다. 신제품은 Best Buy에서 359.99달러, 사이드 탱크 포함 모델은 Amazon·Best Buy·GE에서 449달러에 구매할 수 있습니다. 이 제품은 하루 최대 38파운드의 nugget ice를 만들며, Wi-Fi 기반 일정 설정과 Amazon Alexa·Google Assistant 제어를 지원합니다.
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프리미엄 주방 가전에서도 리퍼비시 판매가 가격 민감 소비자를 겨냥한 주요 유통 전략으로 자리 잡고 있습니다. Opal 2.0 Ultra는 배관 없이 설치 가능한 카운터톱 제품에 스마트홈 기능을 결합해, 계절성 수요가 큰 소형 가전 시장에서 편의성과 연결성을 동시에 강조하는 흐름을 보여줍니다.
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GE’s nugget ice maker is simple to set up. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier this summer, Woot is currently selling a refurbished GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for $264.99 through June 3rd. That’s $184 less than buying new at its full price, and comes with a 90-day warranty. If you want a brand new model, it’s also on sale for $359 ($90) at Best Buy, or $449 ($50 off) with a side tank included (Amazon, Best Buy, GE). GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra
Where to Buy: $449 $264.99 at Woot (Refurbished) $449.99 $359.99 at Best Buy $499 $449 at Amazon (with side tank) If you’re unfamiliar with nugget ice, it’s the soft, chewable ice that cools drinks quickly and doesn’t melt as fast as crushed ice. In the week she spent testing it, my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy said the countertop appliance quickly became her family’s “favorite kitchen gadget,” making drinks taste better and even encouraging her kids to stay hydrated. It’s simple to use and makes ice quickly, churning out up to 38 pounds of chewable nugget ice per day. Setup is relatively simple, too, as it doesn’t require plumbing. The machine also supports Wi-Fi, allowing you to schedule ice production or control it with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
While the ice maker does require a lot of maintenance, GE also added some upgrades aimed at making it slightly easier, including a scale-inhibiting water filter, a reusable air filter, and built-in alerts that let you know when it’s time to sanitize or descale. There’s also a touch display for checking status and connecting to Wi-Fi, along with a stainless steel scoop and a magnetic scoop holder.
Read our GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker review.
