Product review (4 stars): Compact and cool under pressure
We have one of these in our offices, and it's generally a great little fridge. The size fit our under-counter space perfectly, and so far we're very happy with it. We've used other Avanti products before, and for the most part they've held up well to the needs of our small office.

The construction quality is good for the price - it's solid enough that it seems like it will last, but still small and light enough that one person can move it around if needs be. The temperature control works well and it gets more than cold enough (35 degrees) to keep food cold and fresh. The interior doesn't waste any space, and we like that there's no freezer section. Most fridges this size don't really have effective freezers anyway, so we appreciate being able to use 100% of the space for refrigeration. The glass shelves are also nice as they support irregular size items better than wire shelving. As an added bonus, it's very quiet in operation.

This unit replaces an older Sanyo product that had stopped working after many years. Although they are roughly the same physical size (the Sanyo is about half an inch taller, and about an inch less in depth), the Avanti seems to hold quite a bit more thanks to its lack of a freezer section and better shelving options. We also like that the rear of the Avanti is flat and easy to keep clean - made for a better fit than the Sanyo.

A few small gripes:

1. The design of the adjustable shelves requires that you be able to open the door well beyond 90 degrees to get the shelves out. In our case,  we have a tight fit against a side wall that limits the door opening, and we needed to remove the fridge in order to get the shelves out.

2. It comes with a key lock for the door...not sure we have any use for this.

3. The instructions advise against installing it in an enclosed space, as heat is dissipated from the back of the unit. Still, this is exactly how we need to use the product - would be nice if it vented to the front somehow, as a few competing products do.

4. There seems to be quite a temperature difference between different areas of the fridge. Items stored at the top of the door section seem warmest, and items stored at the bottom rear are quite a bit colder.

5. The unit comes encased in a plastic film that protects the finish. While it certainly did its job, it was quite an ordeal to peel this film off the fridge - it's easily a 30 minute task...about as far from "frustration free packaging" as you can get.

Otherwise, this is definitely a reasonable product for the price, and if you need a compact fridge for your home or office, this one is worth a look.