I have not bought for making ice but to make portions to freeze when I cook.
It allows portioning of cooked food in advance, especially sauces, to make a large amount and thaw as the number of person. Personally, I use it for food for my cat (for those who know barf). The ice pitches are large enough, a bit more than standard ice so it is more suitable for this type of use than real ice.
If you really want to make ice cubes with it can be used for decorative ice cubes for cocktails with fruit inside: raspberry, orange peel, cherries, etc.