Product review (5 stars): Lots of Ice -- No problem
I bought mine at a local Sam's Club.  I live in an apartment and the fridge does not have an automatic ice maker.  Like most people, I don't have the room to sit a bunch of ice cube trays full of water in a level position in it and traipsing back and forth from the sink to the freezer usually ends up with a lot of water on the floor and less than full trays.  I decided this unit, while taking up a lot of room on my counter, was worth the price to have a bin-full (plus a gallon ziplock bagful if I choose) of ice.

And it has been great because I always have a supply of ice cubes.  Because of their shape and size, they even fit into my drink bottles!  I usually get it going on a weekend while I'm cleaning house or cooking and keep emptying the basket when it's full.  In just a couple of hours, I've filled my ice cube bin and a large bag with ice for the week.  Then I empty the remaining water, prop the door open to air out and unplug the machine until more ice is needed.

The  Ice Maker is not made to run continuously as it is not a freezer to keep the ice from melting once it's made.  I also think that by unplugging when not in use, I'm not only saving a bit of energy (if only for the blinking light!), but I'm extending the machine's life.  I think it is well worth the price, which has averaged out to be less than $6/month for me for a year and a half so far.