This ice maker is extremely nice. I love the fact that I can choose the size of the ice cubes that I want to make. I must say I’m totally impressed. Within 6 to 7 minutes, it makes ice. It doesn't keep them frozen, but of course your buying a little ice maker not a mini freezer! I let mine run and let it fill up the basket (drain the water in the basket because yes some melt) then put it in a bag and repeate until your bag is full....boom ice! And its perfect for eating ice!! I am obsessed with eating ice! Plus, it says you can put any liquid other then water in it to make flavored ice. I haven't tried it yet, but I will eventually. Yay, no more traveling to the convenience store twice of week to buy ice. I’m happy with my purchase.