Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Refrigerator

We wanted to have a medium sized fridge and our parents advised us to purchase one that is at least 400l nett in volume cause based on experience fridge space is never enough. Initial plan is to purchase one that has this water dispenser outside which sets us at least $1100 and since we're saving some moolah for other items arrived to a conclusion to have one based on the following specifications:
1) > 400 l nett volume
2) 2 door without water dispenser to save cost
3) at least to 2 ticks for Energy Label Scheme to ensure energy saving
4) < $800
5) Titanium color preferred but Silver is fine
6) Freezer at the bottom is out ( Panasonic models ) We arrive on 2 suitable candidates. One is the Hitachi R-Z540AM (435l) and the other is the Toshiba GR-MG46SD (410l ). The Hitachi goes for $720 at Hong Liang with 1 year warranty( 5 year compressor ) and $810 for the Toshiba at Harvey Norman with 5 years warranty.


We finalized on the Hitachi due to the 435l volume costing only $700 and the ice maker being at the lower portion of the freezer which is more ergonomic to my wife. Without the warranty should be fine, since fridges normally don't break down. Crosses fingers.

Actually, premium Hitachi 2 doors are exceptionally nice, we would have purchased it but the volume is too large for our small family. Let's have some eye candy. I would say Hitachi has the best 2 door that you can find. I just love the color and also the cylinder bar type of handle which makes it look so sleek.

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