First off, apparently, color makes a difference in the cost. White may be a favorite color for cars, but when it comes to mini-fridges, the stainless-steel look -- yes, just the look of it -- is the hotter pick. Basically, that means it would have cost me $[...] more for the shiny metallic one. Because I wanted the cheapest fridge with a recognizable brand name, I went for the white. If it came in puke green and was [...] bucks cheaper, there'd be a vomit-colored fridge in my office right now. Maybe that would make me eat less and lose weight.
After people found out that I paid $[...] for this mini-fridge, everyone started saying how Target had one for [...] bucks or how the security guard was trying to give one away the week before. Damn. I reminded myself that this was a brand-new, brand-name Sanyo product.
As for the fridge itself, it works. That's always a plus. But it doesn't hold as much on the inside as the outside would suggest. That's because the bottom level doesn't go back very far. I don't think you could put a gallon-sized jug of milk down there. Besides, to do that, you'd have to remove the second shelf, leaving you nothing to hold your leftover takeout. There's a top shelf next to the super-mini freezer, but it's only wide enough to hold some Uncrustables.
If you're planning to use this as a dorm fridge in a frat house, then you'll be happy to know that with the second shelf in place, you can keep at least 36 cans of beer chilling in here, if you include the slots on the door. The super-mini freezer can hold about six Hot Pockets, and that's it. It comes with a cute little ice-cube tray, but I took that out to make room for, yes, my six ham-n-cheese Hot Pockets.
I have the level of coldness turned up pretty high. I can see the freezer starting to develop those weird ice polyps which I'm pretty sure will grow into the size of melons. Once they merge into a big 'berg, and start encroaching on my peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches, I'll lug the fridge outside and let the sun do its thing.
This fridge suits my purposes, but I get the feeling that another one, say, at Target, for $100 and bigger to boot, would probably have fulfilled my needs just the same, if not more. But it wouldn't have been a Sanyo! So I saved $30 on the color, but paid $50 more for the name. Now that's smart shopping.
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Sanyo SR-A2480W 2-2/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Mid-Size Refrigerator, WhiteProduct Description: Ideal for in a dorm room or as a second fridge in a busy household, this mid-size refrigerator offers a 2-2/5-cubic-foot capacity for keeping food, snacks, and beverages chilled and ready to enjoy. Its versatile inside space consists of two adjustable coated-wire slide-out shelves, a half-width freezer compartment, and door storage with a vertical can dispenser for up to five cans, a full-width shelf for yogurt or cans of soda, and a half-width shelf that will accommodate a 2-liter bottle of soda or a quart of milk and more. For added convenience, the unit's reversible door can be set to open from either the left or right side, plus it offers a recessed handle for a clean look. A user-friendly dial inside the unit makes it easy to adjust the temperature setting for just the right amount of cooling needed. Other highlights include a smooth back design, an easy-to-clean interior, and two adjustable feet for leveling the unit if placed on an uneven surface. A handy ice-cube tray comes included. The refrigerator measures 17-3/4 by 18-5/8 by 24-7/8 inches.
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This is a resurrection of the 'Ice 3' vending machine a few years ago.That machine lasted about a year before I had to replace the small internal fan.I decided to buy this one because it's a fun little machine that the kids enjoy getting their drinks without them opening the refrigerator door all the time.And, it looks cool. I'm hoping this one will last longer than the 'Ice 3' since the mechanics look identical. 
