I'm Asian so I've been a life long drinker of home made soy milk. I've always been hesitant at buying a soy milk maker since I've been told they still require a bit of work so its not worth it, plus, the units always looks like a relic from the 50s. Fast forward 10 years and I see that soy milk makers have come a long way. I purchased the Joyoung P10 because it boasts not having to strain the soy milk and it is pretty enough to sit on the counter. The aesthetics is important to me because I have no storage space and if it is indeed as convenient as it says then I'll be using it on a almost daily basis so it will make a regular appearance in my kitchen.I've had it for almost 2 weeks and have made soy milk 5 times with the machine. Here's how it went:The first batch I used soaked soybeans and selected the wet/dry beans function, and the milk took approx. 30 minutes to complete. The flavor was OK and has bean flavoring that I like (I know some folks don't), the texture isn't as smooth as the strained soy milk that I've had in the past. There is a definite texture that isn't quite gritty but definitely not smooth.Second batch also used soaked soybeans but with the classic soy milk function and the whole process took 60 minutes to complete. The flavor is better and definitely smoother than the wet/dry beans function, butt still not as smooth as strained soy milk. It also helps to stir vigorously before drinking each time so sediments don't sink to the bottom. (Alternative: Don't stir or shake before pouring the soy milk into a cup and dump the last bits of soy milk that gather at the bottom of the pitcher so your milk will be smooth like strained soy milk.)Batch 3-5 are all made with soaked soybeans with classic soy milk function and strained with a nut milk bag. And yes, this is exactly like my mom's home made soy milk which she makes with a powerful blender, double strained and boiled on stove top (yikes!)I think I will give batch 2 method another try because not straining the soy milk retains more fiber (duh), so its healthier. I might get used to it after a while. :-) I'm also planning on trying to make my own almond and oat milk as I'm slightly lactose intolerant and I have been paying a lot for them at the supermarket. Plus many commercial nut/grain milks have a lot of additives that we don't need. The multi-use is also another reason that I've decided to purchase this appliance since no one has space for a single-use appliance. (Only exception being my waffle iron and coffee maker.)Finally, cleaning this thing is a BREEZE. The old machines had filters and other pieces that just wasn't worth it. But with this machine, I immediately rinsed and washed the blender part as soon as the process is completed so the "gunk" isn't dried on. After I pour hot the piping hot milk from the pitcher container I fill it with hot water in the sink then quickly and gently scrub down the stainless steel walls before it sets in. The whole cleaning process takes literally 3 minutes for both pieces. All in all this is a pricier end for a soy milk maker but the ease of use, cleaning and aesthetics made this a right decision for me.