So far I absolutely love this little fridge. It's perfect for keeping snacks cold ( and well out of the way of midnight fridge raiders that like to take your food). I also use it to store sodas, tea and beer. It manages to keep things ice cold. I haven't really tried the freezer. I set it to "4" and so far it seems like a perfect medium. I honestly don't mind if it doesn't freeze anything, because I don't plan on using it for that.I was a little hesitant to purchase initially after reading some of the negative reviews, but so far I don't seem to be encountering any issues. It's the perfect size: fits right in my nightstand below my Keurig. It would be great for a dorm room. The fact that it is purple is an added bonus. Honestly, it was the reason I had to have it: it matches my purple room and purple Keurig. It was a must have. So cute! I wonder how I ever lived without it.As for the noise...it's not that bad. It's noticeable, but tolerable. Most of the time the compressor barely kicks on. When it does, you hear an initial "click" and then a "whooshing" as it does its thing. It can make a humming sound, but it's more of a white noise hum that you get used to after a few days. Not sure why other people have complained about it. I am probably the most nit-picky person ever--not to mention a very light sleeper--and I have no issues with the compressor.As for the condition of the shipping box: really RCA? That all you have to send it in? Flimsy box with two small styrofoam inserts? Mine arrived with a nice fat dent. Thankfully it was in the back, and not visible once put in my cabinet. But...still. What's the deal? I am not lowering the rating because the shipping condition. It's not the fridge's fault...it's the manufacturer. I am not even gonna try and ship it back...over a dent...in the back.Overall I really like this little fridge. I will update this if something changes. But, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it. Most of the low ratings are based on the shipping conditions, not the actual product...which isn't fair.