If you enjoy both reds and whites at home, it's well worth the purchase price
Pros:
quiet, 2 independent temp zones, no surprises
Cons:
Requires 5 inches of clearance in back and both sides
The Bottom Line:
If given the opportunity to buy a different product, I would choose this one again: good value, quiet operation, nice features, appears well-made, looks nice.
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Author's Review
I drink both white and red wines, and occasionally sparkling wines, so a dual zone wine cooler was definitely a priority. I found 2 other consumer reviews on this product that described this cooler as quiet (very important!), keeps bottles chilled at the set temperature, no leaking condensation on the floor, no premature malfunctions, nice appearance, so I purchased one yesterday for $449.00 at Fry's electronics. There's a separate door for each zone whose temp you can set independently of the other, and the digital display will show the set temp and the actual temp. So far, my bottles are being nicely maintained at the set temp. Although it's not stainless steel, the black with silver finish on the door frames looks nice, and probably is one reason why it's not several hundred dollars more expensive. The included serving tray may be useful. The energy usage on the back of the unit states 110W. Of all the units I saw, it had the shortest depth 18 3/4" but the instructions state it needs a 5 in clearance in back and both sides, so it does protrude out from under my counter a few inches more than I would have liked. I appears to be a well-made appliance. It's surprisingly quiet, it performs its intended purpose, and I enjoy looking at it. I think it's worth what I paid. Only time will tell if it's reliable.