Product review (2 stars): Good for Parties - Not so Good for Daily Use
<div id="video-block-RWGXEYLZBH3N2" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1yz2yKb6oS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/7108JGdtsxS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">The Emerson Portable Ice Maker nearly met our needs. About a year ago the ice maker on our refrigerator died, and since we still enjoy the rest of its functionality we weren't keen on replacing it. The Emerson Portable Ice Machine seemed to have the ice making capability to fully compliment our otherwise lovable refrigerator. In truth, it works almost perfectly except for two (unforgivable) flaws.... but first here is a run down of the ice maker.

The Positives
- It make ice quickly - less than 10 minutes - and will continue to make ice until you turn it off, it runs out of water, or becomes full.
- Some people have complained about it being loud - but that was never an issue for us
- You can select the size of the ice cubes.... small freeze quicker, but the larger ice cubes are.... well... larger

The Not-So-Positives
- The first unit we purchased was dead on arrival
- The Portable Ice Maker is large.... about the size of a microwave
- The unit does NOT have a separate refrigeration unit, so the ice cubes immediately begin to melt. This would not be too big of a deal if you are going to use the ice immediately, but if you stick them in your freezer all of the ice cubes will freeze into a solid wad.

Final Verdict
 The Emerson Portable ice Maker is perfect for someone who is having a party and needs a constant supply of ice. However, like of us if you are looking for something to make ice so that you can store for future use.... it leaves a bit to be desired. We are also concerned with the products overall quality since the first unit we purchased would not work at all.

2 1/2 Stars