Personal 12-Can Soda Vending Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been running one of these by my bed for two years so I can have cold soda upstairs. It keeps the drinks at refrigerator temperatures, but if the soda is put in warm, then it might take 4-6 hours to get it really cold. It is best to chill the soda in the fridge first, and then put it in. The advantage of this kind of unit over a compressor unit is that it is much smaller and quiter. It uses Peltier junction electronic cooling and a 12v fan.
The problem is that it draws much more current then the 50W power supply provides. The original power supply partly melted when it gave out after about 6 months. You need a 12V DC power supply of at least 80W, and 110W would be better. These can be bought on the Web for $40-$50. Just splice the new AC Adapter onto the original power cord. Obviously, if you've never repaired or modified a small appliance, this is not for you. But if you have some experience with wiring, this is really easy. It's really nice to have chilled soda with such a quiet machine and such a small footprint.

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This retro mini soda machine with chrome accents brings back the good old times of the 50's. Even better, it dispenses with a push of a button ~ no coins needed! Comes with an electric plug as well as a car adapter for those road trips down memory lane. Refrigerated machine keeps a dozen 12oz. cans nice and cool. Front door opens for easy loading. Made of hard plastic. Size 15"l x 161/2"w x 221/2"h, Weight 20 lbs.(Age 8+)

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Emerson Compact Refrigerator Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm usually overall elaborate with my reviews, but I'll be brief on this particular one since more than likely if you're reading this, you're probably buying this fridge on clearance or it's coming to its end of life cycle.
First the positive aspects of the fridge. Emerson has accomplished what many could not successfully do with other brand models, in that you have a fully functional TRUE freezer space inside a compact fridge. It's amazingly large and can actually fit regular tubs of half gallon ice cream. (The horizontal cartons anyway. Vertical cartons can be laid down on their sides) It can keep things in a solid block of ice if needed, and due to the low volume space of the freezer, it acts as a better ice cube maker.
The fridge has a TRUE FLAT back. No wires are exposed, you can literally sit it against the wall. The trick is that Emerson ran the cooling coil around the fridge, so that the heat sink is actually on its sides and bottom. They then covered it with thin plastic on all sides. The fridge is warm to the touch, but never hot because of this.
With positives come negatives of course. The fridge itself would be comparable to 3.9cu Ft models, but because of the enclosed freezer door, it is cut down to total 3.1cu Ft. (2.2cu Ft for space, 0.9 for freezer)
The fridge is HEAVY. It's 57.5lbs is not entirely accurate. Although I don't have an exact measurement, it definitely is a lot heavier than similar compact fridge models. Typically other models would be around 45lbs.
The refrigerator space is surprisingly weak compared to the very powerful freezer space. I'm assuming the motor that it uses is the same one on other fridges, so they implemented more research onto keeping the freezer cold, but not the fridge as cold. If you're a person who likes ICE cold drinks, you'll be in for some disappointment.
Neutral things that you can see positive or negative are follows.
It runs quiet, but runs constantly. The freezer needs to be kept in check and because it uses such a small motor, it has to keep running.
It has key locks. This can be useful if you want to keep alcohol in the fridge, but if you LOOSE your keys. Well, good luck.
Its unusual weight is placed onto four peg legs. If you have sensitive flooring, this can cause dents.
In the end, I like the fridge but don't love the fridge. It's definitely pretty, quiet, and has good freezer space. It's also heavy, runs constantly, and has limited fridge space for its size. This is a true MINI FRIDGE. Take that for what it is.
UPDATE: June 13 2010
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Although I reviewed this fridge back in November 2008, I actually had the fridge in May. Now is past the 2 year point and I'm happy to say the fridge is still going strong. I decided to update the review since I saw how many people found this helpful and I wanted to make sure my words didn't loose meaning over time.
First of all - this fridge is available in retail chains. So for those of you who are getting bad shipments, I suggest you simply go pick it up. It's a shipping issue between you and the vendor; not Emerson and their fridge.
Second - Always remember that this fridge's big selling point is the freezer space. The fridge space isn't any different from other mini-fridges you happen to come across.
For those of you who have actually e-mailed me about the "flat back" - yes, this fridge literally has a flat back. The cooling coil you find on most fridges (take a look behind your big one in your kitchen for example) was covered up by Emerson on this model, so it runs around the fridge but is covered by that black thick plastic material you see in the picture. It's really sleek, and very useful for those who want to shove the fridge in a corner with it's back facing outward. KEEP IN MIND for safety reasons, you should still give the fridge some breathing room around the edges.
Still a great fridge, still love mine. I would gladly pick up another one if I actually needed another one. This little guy isn't an Energy Star fridge, but almost no mini-fridge is unless it's those horrible coolers they pass off as fridges now-a-days. Thanks for reading as always.

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Compact Freezer Refrigerator with Lock - Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)The EdgeStar has much to boast of: it is lightweight, easy to carry and move, roomy, attractive, and versatile as both a refrigerator and (marginally) as a freezer. Setup is simple, and the price is excellent. Strongly tainting this appliance however, is a thermostat dial which is either incompetently designed, incompetently calibrated, or both
Before continuing, let's not fail to note the advertised description for this product: "Just turn the thermostat to select the appropriate temperature for your application!"
Falling with equal snugness on the Things That Make You Go Duh list is the instruction manual telling us that "The knob has markings to indicate the relative temperature settings, but in general, turning the knob counter-clockwise corresponds to colder temperatures."
So if we turn the dial one way, it gets colder. Turn it the other way it gets warmer. We can handle that. The markings on the dial bear witness to and confirm this elegant conception of appliance design:
regrigeration------>MIN......OFF.....MAX
freezing----------->MIN......||......MAX
Interesting then, that in practice there is *no* temperature change in the freezer when dialed to "MIN", or dialed to "MAX". I measure both at a steady 20 degrees.
With some playing, one discovers that colder temperatures are achieved, erratically, within the petite 1.5 millimeter space between the two vertical lines separating "Min" and "Max".
Moving counter clockwise per instructions along the dial after the arrow marked "Freezer", the temperatures I normally get are, in order:

20 (when dialed to "Min")
15 (when dialed to the left vertical line)
4 or 12 degrees (when between the two vertical lines)
10 (when dialed to the right vertical line)
20 (when dialed to "Max).

Perhaps the advertised 0 degree capability is buried someplace within the 1.5 mm space between the two vertical lines, but after several days of moving the dial minutely to the left or right, I'm unable to find it.
Additionally, after reaching the coldest discernable temperature of 4 degrees once, it took me 2 days to find it again while continuing my hunt for the elusive advertised 0 degrees.
This is especially frustrating since it takes about half a day or more for a temperature change to be reached within the freezer after moving the thermostat dial -- and when you move it, you don't know for certain if you're making it colder or warmer.
Which is to say, this isn't a particular fast appliance: The manual recommends not introducing frozen food to the freezer until it's been turned to the coldest setting (wherever that is) for at least 2 hours after turning it on. That seems wildly optimistic to me. In practice, it takes roughly 5 hours to freeze undersized 1" ice cubes from power-up using the tray bundled with this freezer.
To its credit, the EchoStar is fine as a refrigerator, and fine as a freezer as long as you aren't picky about hitting the the normally recommended 0 degrees for frozen foods.
But sorry, it should not require several days to find the coldest temperature on a device by nudging a dial back and forth within a space of a milimeter. And oddly enough, even without the instruction booklet telling me to do so, I fully expect "Max" to be colder than "Min", and not be actually located at some microscopicly ambiguous point between the two.
"Just turn the thermostat to select the appropriate temperature for your application!"
Yeah. Duh.

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Refrigerate or freeze in this compact freezer / refrigerator with full range thermostatic control by EdgeStar. Plus, this compact freezer / refrigerator (model CRF150SS) features a true stainless steel door- for uncommon style in a compact freezer / refrigerator. This 1.5 cubic foot compact freezer also features a lock for added security, energy-saving manual defrost, space-saving flush back design, and true 0° freezingUndoubtedly the best feature of this compact freezer / refrigerator is the full range temperature control. The entire unit can hold most temperatures from 0°F to 40°F. Just turn the thermostat to select the appropriate temperature for your application!Another great feature is the true stainless steel doors. Coupled with the black trim and black cabinet, this is one of the most modern, best looking compact freezer / refrigerator units available!

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3.2 Cu. Ft. Fridge Freezer Stainless Steel - EdgeStar Review

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(More customer reviews)Great investment. Daughter LOVES the separate freezer/door keeps ice cream frozen!!! Fit great in her dorm room, uses top as xtra space(ie coffee maker).

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This 3.2 cubic foot stainless steel door compact refrigerator by EdgeStar offers full-sized features in a stylish compact package. The true stainless steel doors bring a contemporary look to offices, medical settings, dorms and more. The 3.2 cubic feet of storage space is perfect for dorms and small offices, and this compact refrigerator features a completely separate true 0º freezer- don't worry about ice cream spoiling like it will in most compact refrigerators!In addition to the stylish exterior, the interior of this refrigerator is also smartly designed, featuring a space-saving can storage unit and space for a 2 liter bottle on the lower door, a vegetable crisper with a glass shelf, and an additional adjustable wire shelf in the refrigerated section. There is so much space in this counterhigh unit that you can fit enough groceries to feed a single person for a week!Additional key features include an adjustable thermostat, an interior light, and auto defrost in the refrigerator section (energy-saving manual defrost in the freezer section). The height, width, and depth of this unit make it perfect for undercounter use (with appropriate ventilation) or use it freestanding and make use of the plastic worktop!

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Mini Fridge Cooler / Warmer Mini Cooler & Warming personal fridge AC/DC Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this cooler under my desk at work. It's the second one I've purchased actually. The first one lasted about 2 years being constantly turned on. I just don't like smashing my lunch into the shared refridgerator with the rest of my coworkers. The power supply to our cubicle village can't support the little personal refridgerators and we've been threatened not to test this. It's almost silent fan can't be heard outside of my cubicle and it quickly turns into unperceptable background noise. The only one little thing I'm not thrilled about is the instructions tell you to turn it off for 1 hour after every 24 hours of continuous use. This means my yogurt warms up for 60 minutes during the day, or I have to turn it off before I go home and can't leave anything in there overnight. I don't always eat all my lunch so now I have to take home my left overs. It's not that big of a deal but sometimes I forget. I suppose I run the risk of burning it out faster? Oh well, at around $40 I'll just buy another new one.

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Avanti Beverage Cooler with Glass Door - Black (1.7 cu. ft.) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little fridge. I started out with a Koolatron KWC-25 Coca-Cola 28-Can-Capacity Portable Fridge. those Thermoelectric fridges just don't cut it. never got below 50 f. this fridge gets down to the 30's . Its small but if easily holds 35-40
drinks .i needed a small fridge with a glass door this works great .runs quietly whats not to like.


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1.7 cu ft Refrigerator Review

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(More customer reviews)I keep this refrigerator in my back hall. It's purpose was to hold a few bottles of water so I wouldn't have to go into the kitchen with shoes that were dirty from doing yardwork. What a waste of money! The water is barely cooler than room temperature.

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Small/Dorm Refrigerator, 1.7 cu. ft, exterior dimensions 20.25"Lx17.125"Wx20"D ,full range temperature control, freezer compartment with ice tray, CFC-free refrigerant UL Listed, 115 VAC, 60Hz

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Koolatron KWC-4 Coca-Cola Personal 6-Can Mini Fridge - Refurbished by Manufacturer Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this mini-fridge from Iraq. Shipping was actually decent. The fridge arrived in 10 days. NOT BAD. However the unit doesn't work. The green LED on the rear blinks every second consistently, and thats it. I'm in Iraq in the middle of nowhere so it's not like I can return the item either. Looks like I'm stuck with hot water, a broken fridge, and a broken heart. That makes this guy one sad panda.

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Keep up to six 12-ounce cans of soda or other favorite beverage cold and easily accessible with this mini fridge--great for getting through finals week or for staying hydrated when watching the big game. The compact unit takes up minimal counter space, and it makes a fun addition to any dorm room, workshop, game room, or bar area with its vibrant red exterior and white "Coca-Cola" trademark. Inside, it supplies a convenient shelf that removes for easy cleaning. The appliance cools up to 40 degrees below ambient temperature, and its self-locking recessed door handle closes securely. The 4-liter-capacity mini fridge measures 11 by 8 by 11 inches.Refurbished by ManufacturerKoolatron coca cola fridge is collector's favorite. It is great for offices, dorms, kitchen, living room, anywhere as you may like to carry. Koolatron coca cola fridge cools up to 40-degrees below ambient temperature. It has one sliding removable shelves. Koolatron coca cola fridge has 4-liter capacity, holds 6 (12-ounce) cans. Self-locking recessed door handle.

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Koolatron KWCXJ6 Coca-Cola 9-Can-Capacity Mini Fridge, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)This fridge is a great value for the price. I haven't used the heating option yet, but I have no complaints on how it keeps my drinks cool. It is tall enough inside to hold 4 bottles of water upright in addition to 3 cans of soda. I ordered the fridge because I am deployed overseas w/the military and was able to get it shipped directly to an APO address. Well worth the money I spent!

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Keep up to nine 12-ounce cans of soda or other favorite beverage cold and easily accessible with this mini fridge--great for getting through finals week or for keeping sports fans happy during the big game. The compact unit takes up minimal counter space, and it makes a fun addition to any dorm room, workshop, game room, or bar area with its vibrant red exterior and white "Coca-Cola" trademark. The appliance uses a solid-state thermoelectric cooling system to keep drinks cold, and its self-locking recessed door handle closes securely. Inside, it supplies a convenient shelf that removes for easy cleaning. The 7-liter-capacity mini fridge measures 11 by 11 by 14 inches.

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Koolatron KWC-4 Coca-Cola Personal 6-Can Mini Fridge Review

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(More customer reviews)I really like iced apple juice, but the ice was melting before I ever finished my drink. I was going through apple juice like crazy, but never really drinking much of it. I bought this personal fridge to cut down on wasting apple juice (don't like it all watered down from melted ice). It works so well, that I can fill a 12oz glass with juice, put in a few cubes of ice, and seven hours later, the ice has not melted. Think about it...seven hours! If I leave a glass of ice and juice out for 30 minutes, the ice has melted down to little bitty bits and the juice is too watery.
I used the "Mastercool MSC52224A Infrared Thermometer in Case with FREE MSC52220 Analog Thermometer" that I bought from Amazon to check the temperature performance. The manual for the mini fridge says that it is capable of cooling to 32 (deg F) below ambient. I checked it on a hot day, a warm day, a cool day, and several times between using the digital IR thermometer and it is consistently 32-45 degrees cooler inside the fridge than the outside temperature. Even on a 90 degree day the ice did not melt and I didn't have to replace my drink. The inside temperature at the warmest spot was consistently hovering around 45 to 47 degrees (F). My drink was at around 36 to 38 degrees, depending on where I measured it.
On the days that were around 70 degrees, this fridge read temperatures close to freezing. In fact, I was amazed when I pulled out a frosty glass of apple juice. It happened only once, but still...worth mentioning.
I think the trick to getting this to work optimally is to provide several inches of space for the back end where it vents out the heat. I used the thermometer there as well- the vent on either side exhausts at about 90 degrees (F) but at a low volume so it is not very useful as a space heater.
The unit runs quiet- very quiet. It comes with both an AC adapter, and a DC lighter-socket adapter for the car. The power switch has three positions- Off (middle) to the right is 110AC, and to the left is 12VDC (car). There is a single green LED to indicate ON operation, there are two warm air exhausts on each side at the rear, and two cool air intakes- one at the back plate, and one on the top at the aft end. This is why ventilation and spacing is important- due to the proximity of the hot air exhaust and cool air intake- there needs to be room for the warm air to dissipate and not be drawn in by the cool air intake. The manual says 6 inches space all around, I've found that about half that works in my situation.
I have not tried a six-pack, or tried using it in a car. What I can say is that if you like to have a cold drink handy to sip on all day while you study, this unit is worth every penny. I have not had to waste a glass of juice because it was watered down since using this unit- for that, 5 stars easily.

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Keep up to six 12-ounce cans of soda or other favorite beverage cold and easily accessible with this mini fridge--great for getting through finals week or for staying hydrated when watching the big game. The compact unit takes up minimal counter space, and it makes a fun addition to any dorm room, workshop, game room, or bar area with its vibrant red exterior and white "Coca-Cola" trademark. The appliance cools up to 40 degrees below ambient temperature, and its self-locking recessed door handle closes securely. The 4-liter-capacity mini fridge measures 11 by 8 by 11 inches.

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