Product review (5 stars): Great Portablility
I have considered buying a portable ice maker for years, but balked at the cost. I finally bit the bullet and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. This particular model is moderately priced and at 27 pounds very portable (I love the flashy red color too). There is really nothing to it... pull it out of the box, wipe it down, plug it in, fill the reservoir with water and select the size of "cube" (which is really more of a cylinder). It makes nine cubes in 6-10 minutes. Within two hours I had enough ice for 4 8oz glasses. I really wanted this as an ice maker in our travel trailer, but it will also come in handy at parties and be used in other areas of our house. I feel like I should mention that it is an ice maker not an ice keeper. If it is kept plugged in it will continue to cycle and make ice, but the ice thaws and the water drips back into the reservoir to be made into ice again. That could potentially impact an electric bill. I make the ice and then store it in my freezer. Finally, I just have to add that this ice has a very nice consistency. I recommend that no one "chew" ice (very bad for your teeth), but if you're going to you'll find these less hard than some.