Product review (5 stars): Fast little ice machine
We use this daily because my family goes through a lot of ice during the summer. We were buying ice because our freezer couldn't keep up with our demand. I love that it makes ice quickly. The holding bin is somewhat small so I empty it into a small cooler placed next to the machine. We have had trouble getting the programming mode to work properly, but that's not a big deal. Just unplug it when you are done otherwise it has an alarm that will sound when it needs to shut off.
I would recommend this icemaker for people using ice in their drinks. If you are looking to fill an ice chest you may want to look at other options. The ice is shaped like a hallow cylinder and melts pretty quickly due to the shape.
Overall, this has been a great purchase. We were purchasing additional bags of ice, so I have ptobably saved enough money for it to pay for itself now. The machine is small and lightweight. It would be easy to take to a party if we wanted to.