The Amazon verified purchaser reviews are much harsher than what you've found so far:
https://www.amazon.com/Dispenser-Filtration-Softener-System-Bathrooms/dp/B000QY17XO
Angie's List also is critical of the Pelican products:
I think they are a good filter, but overpriced. You can get comparable performance for a lot less money. As a water softener, I do not think that it is an apple to apple comparison. The ion exchange of a softener does not occur with the Pelican. It contains a media which nucleates some disolved metalic salts out of solution. Different processes, entirely.
So, it is ultimately up to you.
Congrats on the new home. May you guys make lots of great memories there.