Product review (5 stars): This little gem is awesome. It is small unit
This little gem is awesome.  It is small unit, that doesn't take much counter space. The cubes are made by creating layers of of ice on top of each other, instead of freezing a ball of ice.  This clear ice produces a much colder drink, and the ice melts slower..  This means you enjoy your drink to the end, without getting watered down.  Ice replenishes quickly.  Completely worth the extra dollars.  We have had the unit for 4 days.  We did have a different unit years ago.  The cube size was bigger, but it was a standard ice maker. Drinks were not as cold, and ice melted much faster.