Product review (5 stars): Worth every penny if you like to munch ice!
I have owned this machine only a few hours and I already love it. When I was pregnant I got a bit anemic and loved chewing on ice. I still crave it. The ice at my house is too hard on my teeth and I was spending money at Sonic and AM/PM for the "crunch" and "pellet" ice. I was apprehensive buying this machine but reviews were great and I have to say I couldn't be happier. The ice is delicious and definitely munchable. It's not pellet ice, but it's still very easy to eat. The best part it that it melts a bit in the tray making it very soft and pleasing, easy on the teeth. I use the small size setting. A few notes: The instructions say to let the machine sit for 2 hours and not to turn it upside down due to the refrigerant. I didn't realize this when unpacking it and had tipped it on it's side to remove from the box. The machine makes 10 cubes at a time. I expected more, but given that it makes them in under 10 minutes it's not a big deal, just something to be aware of if you're planning for more than yourself. You'll definitely want to remove the ice and freeze it in your fridge to be ready. The other thing is that it was hard for me to fin the max water line because it blended into the white plastic. I had to actually feel for it and once I felt it I could see it, but initially I didn't notice it. If anyone likes ice and is looking for chewable ice, but doesn't want to spend a fortune on the fancy machines I would highly recommend this ice maker.