Product review (5 stars): I'm glad i did
I was concerned about noise with this unit after reading some of the other reviews.  I was also worried that it wouldn't get cold enough to chill beverages properly.  I took the chance anyway due to the size and the cost.  I'm glad i did.  I can hear it but only barely so.  The noise was quite a bit less than I though it would be.  When we first started using it I noticed that the drinks weren't getting as cold as I would like.  This was on the default setting (I left it on this setting for a few days to make sure that it was consistent).  After a few days I turned it down and it has been perfect ever since.  My one issue is with the metal shelves and placing bottles upright on them.  You have to place them just right to make sure they won't tip.  Others mentioned the same thing.  I would buy one of these again.