Product review (4 stars): This doesn't take up a lot of counter space so we didn't have to delegate a lot of real estate for it like some other counter to
We have two dogs and a smaller freezer so ice is constantly needing to be made. This doesn't take up a lot of counter space so we didn't have to delegate a lot of real estate for it like some other counter top gadgets. It's quiet and quick. The ice is small enough to fit into water bottles as well.

I have a couple gripes with it, one of which is just science and not exactly the fault of the ice machine. First, it seems to obtain some grime over time. I chalk this up to the water picking up air particles as well as other natural elements that just collect onto the basket and the water basin. All you need is a paper towel and you can just clean it off, not a deal breaker.
The other is that the ice is very "wet" when you remove it. I know, I know. "Wet ice, who would've thought!" Well, when using trays, the ice is segregated and not floating atop a pool of water and is therefor "more dry". What this all means is that the ice removed from this machine, when you pour it into an ice bucket to keep in your freezer, it basically causes the cubes to all freeze to each other and create one giant ball of ice cubes.
Overall, the general functionality of this ice maker is great. Small and efficient.