Pros - It really does make ice fast!  
Cons - The ice storage is really small so you have to empty it often and you cannot let the ice sit in the storage or it will melt back into the reservoir.  Also the water reservoir is a bit small so you have to refill it often.
Conclusion:  While it really does make 26 pounds of ice in 24 hours you would have to be there every hour or so to empty it so unless you are going to stay up all night count on half the ice.