Product review (5 stars): I'll drink more water now
This ice machine performs flawlessly!  I've only had it for 24 hours. Am impressed that it draws just 100 watts of electricity. It goes into stand-by when the basket is full, if ice isn't removed and melting occurs, the water returns to the reservoir. It will begin making ice again when the level in the basket is reduced, as long as there is sufficient water. This machine is a keeper!
I've never had a refrigerator with an ice maker, thinking of the maintenance involved, I only make what I need and keep the rest in a bag in the freezer.
The ice this machine makes is not real hard frozen, that's the job of the freezer, but what the machine makes IS munchable without needing to be crushed. Had it for 5 months now, not used everyday, still happy with it.