Is the a difference between a mini fridge and a mini cooler?

Question

i need to create a mini kitchen in my room, i'm getting a toaster, kettle and microwave and i want a mini fridge too.

theres ones from argos for £20, some are mini fridges and some are mini coolers, is there a difference?

are they good? do they work like a fridge just smaller?

like:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2717339/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/3%7C15701302%7CFridges+and+freezers%7C14418615/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418615%7CMini+fridges%7C14418616.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2705671/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/3%7C15701302%7CFridges+and+freezers%7C14418615/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418615%7CMini+fridges%7C14418616.htm

also is 4litre small? should i get a 6litre or is that big? i just need it for like milk, orange juice, and ready meals or something....?

thanks

Answer 1

I would recommend you to buy Dometic Silencio DS400 Minicool mini fridge

Electronic temperature control (Fuzzy Logic) with automatic defrost, Everlasting lighting with Infra Red door sensor.

Variable door racks, adjustable inner shelves, Door opening is reversible (left, right hinged)

The DS400 Minicool mini fridges is also available in 3 colours (tangerine orange, white, anthracite)

Height (mm) 580 x Width (mm) 422 x Depth (mm) 450

Refrigerator volume 37 Litres, Net weight 17 kg, Interior light, Max input 220V 65 watts, Automatic defrost,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dometic-Silencio-Minicool-fridge-Anthracite/dp/B001UHISCO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1287748675&sr=8-10&tag=klnprk-21

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Answer 2

if it claims to be a mini fridge? then it will chill food and drink as per a normal one and should? have an adjustable thermostat and possibly a star rating .

a chiller is just that. cool chilled air box. not as Cold and not adjustable. certainly not cool enough to store chilled foods in such as chicken, temperature variation will be more and insulation poor

for what you want, consider only the fridge.

Answer 3

usually the fridge will cool things down to a certain temp. coolers just keep things cool. so they have to be brought down to a certain temp. then the cooler will keep them there. the fridge can take something that is room temp. and bring it down to a cooler temp. the 4litre holds only 6 cans. that's not much room. http://www.amazon.com/Haier-HNSB02-Cu-Ft-Refrigerator-Freezer/dp/B000HZKTXQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1287596490&sr=8-8 try this one. more money but also more room. try amazon.uk