Product review (4 stars): Lazy man's dream
I was getting sick of making a few ice cubes at a time in my tiny apt. fridge in my downstairs office. I am disabled and the thought of schlepping up the stairs just for some ice cubes was an uh-uh for this 68-year-old. I saw this rig on Amazon and it had fairly good reviews and a reasonable price (to me on SS). It came a week earlier than promised and inj a few minutes I poured the water in and a short time  later little cubes were tumbling into the basket. I followed other's recommendation and threw out the first batch. But in about a half-hour the basket was full again. I filled my Yeti-clone cup with the ice and was then was in tall cotton. If you want it to make a lot of smoothies or something be prepared with bags to store them in the freezer. If you like no hassle "on-demand ice for YOUR Yeti or clone - or even adult libations (grin) ... this is the "cat's pajamas." I just turn it on about  half-hour before I want new ice and turn it off when I am done.