Product review (5 stars): Lovin it!
I started looking for an ice maker in order to supplement the auto-ice maker that's built into our freezer, as it never has seemed to produce enough ice to satisfy my family's needs.  After reading way too many reviews of the reasonably priced portable ice makers, I purchased this one.  My reasons are 1) it was available thru prime within 2 days free shipping . 2) someone wrote the ice was softish and could be chomped/chewed and it is. 3) it arrived right side up because it was marked to do so on the box.  4) the price was right 5) wasn't too excited about the red color, but it looks great on my counter as an accent piece,lol(who knew?).  It seems to be quite the workhorse.  After setting it up, wiping it out, and pouring in the water, it's been making ice non-stop(except to refill).  Everyone whose visited has tried the ice and made a comment about how "awesome" the ice tastes!  I don't know why, as I'm just using tap water in it, but the ice that is produced tastes delicious.  I'm pleased as can be with this purchase and hope we continue to enjoy it for a long time!