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beetlemaniac
post Oct 15 2013, 07:23 PM

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I find it strange that Legend SS2 quotes such low prices compared to all others (in the same area). I read another poster saying the same. Anyone bought fridges from them?

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post Oct 15 2013, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(ericlaiys @ Oct 15 2013, 08:29 PM)
did you check with Jintex?
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No, I don't know who that is.. unsure.gif

Anyway I was looking at the Samsung fridges -- digital inverter. The exterior looks OK. However, the interior compartments are all made of this really cheap plastic -- horrible! And the freezer seems kind of cramped. They are in the more affordable range for inverter fridges though. I'm thinking of looking at the Japanese brands (are they actually made in Thailand or something?) instead. Maybe a Hitachi or a Panasonic. I'm super keen on getting inverter technology. Probably a fridge ranging around 400l. Budget around 2500. I would love glass shelves as well, good sturdy build. Oh yeah, really good freezer space too. Any recommendations?

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post Oct 16 2013, 07:16 PM

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Realized that not many people are considering fisher & paykel
it has a spacious interior and looks sleek.

See our kitchen/ fridge here


Fisher & Paykel sounds like it could be really expensive. I'm guessing it doesn't have an inverter in it? How much was yours?

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panasonice 602, but more than your budget


It's a bit larger than 400 liters!


Now I'm thinking of renovating my kitchen instead and holding off on buying the fridge just yet. Weird how one thing leads to the next rolleyes.gif

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post Oct 17 2013, 02:24 PM

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How are the prices at Homedec for appliances like refrigerators? Anyone been there can let us know?
beetlemaniac
post Oct 18 2013, 03:26 AM

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Regarding the Panasonic inverter models, would the bottom freezer be too much of a compromise? I'm used to using top freezers -- I don't want to regret getting something which wouldn't be optimal for me. My usage of the freezer is for a lot of meat and bones (I eat a caveman-style diet).

I liked the look of the Bosch top freezer I saw some pages previous -- someone said it is quite solid. No inverter though.
beetlemaniac
post Oct 18 2013, 08:22 PM

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and it's easier for my kids to get their ice cream since the freezer at bottom. biggrin.gif
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Forgive me but I'd consider that a bad thing! Ice cream has too much sugar!

beetlemaniac
post Oct 20 2013, 07:27 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 18 2013, 12:21 PM)
Don't know why but the top freezer bosch is quite a lot cheaper than the bottom freezer version. It's basically the same fridge. Anyway I was planning to get the Bosch bottom freezer but might go for Hitachi's inverter instead.
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Yeah I'm wondering too. I saw the top freezer Bosch at Harvey Norman for 2300. I like the build quality. Any problems for this model or Bosch in general? Hitachi fridges also look really sturdy. Although I think the inverter models are only for the bigger capacities? I've only seen the 750 model which is HUGE!

I think the Panasonic bottom freezer has issues with the fridge door -- it may sag with time due to the hinges not sturdy enough to support it's weight.
beetlemaniac
post Oct 21 2013, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 20 2013, 10:53 PM)
Thanks for the links man.

I have not seen that 3-door Hitachi at the showrooms I've visited, what's the price like?

Also, does anyone know where the Bosch fridges (particularly the top freezer model -- I have a feeling they are phasing it out -- explains the price difference) are manufactured?

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post Oct 21 2013, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 21 2013, 08:56 PM)
Which 3 doors? All 3 also got three doors  biggrin.gif
The SG37BPM lowest so far is at Rm2200 but I've never seen it before in anywhere but it is available.
I like this model as it has automatic ice maker. No ice cube trays needed
Let us know if you find it around, I'd definitely want to take a look at it. Capacity-wise you will be paying premium price though.


QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 21 2013, 08:56 PM)
The two with French doors can be seen at HN.
R-WB490P2M is Rm2850 at HN
But the silver one is Rm2500
R-WB560P2M is around Rm3200
I've been avoiding the cupboard-style fridges. They seem too fancy to me. The prices don't seem too outrageous though.

QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 21 2013, 08:56 PM)
Not sure where are the Bosch manufactured. Somebody mentioned Turkey. Somebody bought this model. Look back some of the post.
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Yep saw that, but no idea whether they'd bought it or not. I read a thread on an Aussie forum earlier. They mentioned that the SXS Bosch's are designed and manufactured by Daewoo in Korea. There was some deal that happened some time ago. Let me bring it up here:

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February 08, 2006

Daewoo Electronics Corp. announces tuesday it has entered a strategic partnership to supply refrigerators to German home appliance manufacturer BSH (Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate GmbH).

Under the $300 million deal, Daewoo Electronics will supply at least 100,000 side-by-side refrigerator units annually to Bosch-Siemens for three years, starting from this year.

More than 350,000 units will be exported to Italy, Germany, Britain, the United States and Austrailia over the three years, the company said.

Daewoo Electronics will be involved in the overall process of designing, developing, marketing and selling the products, even though products will be sold under its German partner's brand name, the company said
http://www.dwe.co.kr/english/pr/corporaten...view.asp?seq=29
But it mentions only SXS and not the other models, no idea what their doing now since that was a long time ago. Saw another news article (2012) about Bosch and Electrolux bidding for Daewoo in S. Korea:

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May 31 (Reuters) - Electrolux and Bosch are among five companies planning initial bids of $250 million or more for South Korea's electronics maker Daewoo Electronics, local media reported on Thursday.

Bids are expected to reach 300 billion Korean won to as much as 450 billion Korean won ($255 million to $382.6 million), depending on whether Daewoo's unused factory in the South Korean city of Incheon is included in the sale, according to the Maeil Business Newspaper.

Daewoo's leading creditor Woori Bank told Reuters the scale of the deal has yet to be decided, but will be cemented before final bidding takes place as soon as mid-July.

Electrolux had made an unsuccessful bid for Daewoo Electronics last year.

This is the creditors' sixth attempt to sell Daewoo Electronics, which focuses primarily on washing machines and refrigerators.

Electrolux declined to comment but confirmed its continued interest in Daewoo Electronics.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/31/...E8GV3PK20120531
It's getting harder and harder to know where your products actually come from! doh.gif

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post Oct 22 2013, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 22 2013, 01:24 PM)
When my newly bought Sharp French door came 6 years ago, there was a gap between the two doors. I put a torchlight inside and with the doors close, can still see the light. The tech came and change the rubber seals. Even though it has been okay ever since, still I feel these type not so good. If you want French door, get the Hitachi with the bar.

Anyway for my next fridge, I just get the normal one door type.  biggrin.gif
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You mean the two door type?
beetlemaniac
post Oct 22 2013, 06:27 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 22 2013, 01:45 PM)
well 4 doors if you count the bottom 2 as well
looks like this -
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Oh I see, you mean without the multiple compartments.
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post Oct 22 2013, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Oct 22 2013, 06:35 PM)
Now you are confusing me  biggrin.gif
What multiple compartments?
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Sorry blush.gif . Multiple doors/compartments like this one:

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