I've had the AI-100R (red) for a few years now. It's super helpful when I have friends over and for margaritas :). It's definitely helpful to pull out of my cabinet and set on the kitchen island so guests use the ice maker and do not use up all the ice from the fridge. Sadly, I lost the ice bucket when I moved, but Charles from customer support was kind enough to add me to the back order list. Great customer service!