Is this an ok roaster?

Originally Posted by floydpink

I just checked out the Freshroast 8 like advised and at half the price, with 4 pounds of green beans, it definitely might make the purchase come sooner.

Is this easy to use?

Super easy. No profiles just a timer. Turn timer and the fan and heat start. In this way it is fairly airpopper-like. Also has good chaff collection. Very easy to mod the fan speed to quicken or slow down your roasts.