Product review (5 stars): Perfect for Limited Space Applications
Bought this smaller unit to use in our motor home and it has been perfect in the application.  The size lets it fit into an otherwise unused nook on our countertop.  Output capacity is also just right for us, we can fire it up when stopped for the night and it easily refills our freezer supply for the next day's requirements.
No downsides for us, although I agree the little scoop supplied is semi-worthless....but so what?  Use fingers or pull out the whole basket!