Product review (4 stars): This was bought for our basement bar when we have ...
This was bought for our basement bar when we have parties.  It is very convenient because the ice is made and kept cold so that it doesn't melt.  Only thing is, is that I would not leave this running all of the time.  So, you need to plan ahead a little bit and turn it on about an hour before you want the ice.  Since it isn't connected to a water source you have to remember to fill it, but it is much more convenient than running to the freezer for ice or having to remember to buy ice from the store.