Product review (5 stars): Worth every penny
I bought this ice maker primarily for camping purposes.  It is now found it's only area on my kitchen counter.  I like the shape of the ice and the flavor.  Unlike other reviewers I don't have an issue with a plastic taste.  At home, I transfer the ice into my freezer.  It does require the use of a pick to break it back apart as the ice maker unit itself is not a freezer, but a cooler.
I did take it camping during the month of July in southern Alabama.  I kept the unit inside a pop-up camper that has air conditioning.  I didn't purchase a single bag of ice the entire week long camping trip.  This little gem produced ice quickly enough that with diligent emptying when the light indicates the basket is full, was enough to supply us with a steady stream of ice for the cooler (for a family of four).  It does melt faster than a bag of ice that is frozen in large chunks...but considering I was already paying for water and electricity through my campsite fee...it was nice not to have to spend the extra on bags of ice.  Also, for those of you with children...there is an added feature, I was able to put ice into a cup that no ones dirty fingers had been digging through to find their favorite soda.  :)
My sister by marriage also has the same exact make/model that used outside her camper (in the shade) that did a good job.