Everything is so much more visible in both the refrigerator part and even the bottom freezer than in our previous 21 year old top freezer model.  No more aching back from using the vegie/fruit bins at the bottom... now they are at a user friendly height.  The unit compressor/fans run approx. 20 minutes each hour but the GE Answer Center told me that was the normal defrost cycle time as opposed to the twice a day in the older models.  This size unit is the perfect size for a family of two retirees.  All the wine bottles stand up and plenty of room for beer, too.  Love it!