Product review (5 stars): Pricey unit but well worth it!
I agree with the other posts on this product.  This is the 3rd Scotsman unit I've either purchased or installed (for my parents) and absolutely love this ice maker.  Admittedly, anyone spending this much on an ice maker better enjoy soft ice or have reasons why this would be their ideal unit.  My family previously had a KitchenAid model which constantly ran and made noise (different way ice production is made with those units) and elderly parents purchased a Hoshizaki unit.  The Hosh undercounter had so many problems.  New drain pump required, constant problems with the ice sensor shutoff causing ice to push open the door among others.  With this Scotsman, we've had our first unit for 3 yrs now and this truly is commercial grade with no problems thus far.  Easy to install for the DIY'er.  Sister and her family also has this unit.

Pro's:  quick ice production, quiet, drain pump seems to run less than KA model, less water used given auger system of ice production, sensor shutoff does good job keeping bin full while not over producing, LED light reminder for cleaning every 6 mo ( a great idea to protect this investment and help ensure unit functions properly for years), ice bin seems to keep ice from melting longer than previous units we've owned, lighted LED light when opening door, and auto shutoff LED when water is not supplied.

Cons's: cost, kids hang on door causing door hinge needing to be replaced (our fault, but plastic part inside hinge could be heavier duty)..

All in all - highly recommend this well made unit.  I would suggest going ahead and getting the cleaner and bottle dispenser for cleaning the unit in 6 mo.  It takes about 40 min to clean the unit (you have to add 16oz acidic solution to remove scale and build up) but is easy to do if you just follow manual instructions.

Thanks Scotsman for making a good residential nugget ice maker!