Product review (1 stars): Had to update my 5 star rating and reduce to 1 star . . . read update!
(SEE REVIEW UPDATE AT BOTTOM) So, I bought my first stand alone ice maker about 16 years ago. It was a different brand, but it lasted for 16 years - and, only quit just before Christmas.  I thought I'd buy the same brand - however, the reviews for the new versions of that brand were pretty dismal . . . then, I saw this item - which is rather genius!  We are long-time subscribers to home delivery from Ready Refresh (Deer Park) and, the fact that this holds a full-size water bottle is really a huge, huge plus for me. I really hated filling the old machine with water - so, this makes me very happy!  It makes ice quickly and, more than is adequate for my needs.  Some people say they keep theirs own, recycling the water from the melting ice (it does not have a cold storage system, so left in the machine, ice will melt) . . . but, I choose to turn mine off after it makes the ice I need.  I have 3 other hot/cold water dispensers in the house, so I don't necessarily need that function (it's a great function, however) . . . the machine looks great - and, I'm very happy with this purchase!

UPDATE: I've reduced this from 5 to 1 star because of an irritating issue. Water frequently leaks from the reservoir where the bottle sits.  You'll hear a gurgling sound, then water starts pouring out. You can easily see that underneath the opening in the water bottle (where it sits in the machine) that the water level is up to the top . . . it's incredibly maddening. Were it not for this, I'd love this machine, as I had stated earlier.  This, however, is a total game changer. And, after reading about how horrible the company is in responding to issues, I REALLY regret purchasing this piece of crap.