Alright, I know what you are thinking.  Someone just took a microwave and bolted it on top of a fridge and freezer combination and called it the “MicroFridge.”  What’s the big deal, right?  Well, technically that’s what Intirion Corporation (the makers of the MicroFridge) did.  However just like Transformers taught me, there’s definitely more than meets the eye here.

Anyone who’s in or planning to go to college and live in the dorms definitely should look into the MicroFridge.  You could just bring a separate microwave and mini fridge/freezer to your dorm, but before you do that let me see if I can dissuade you first.

6 Reasons the MicroFridge is for you College Boy/Girl

1)   More Space for your “crap.” Anyone who’s lived in the dorm knows that space is sorely lacking (unless you go to college in movie world where the dorms are spacious and luxurious) especially if you throw in a roommate or three.  Since the devices are integrated together this means less space it takes up.  This means more room for your surfboard, books, Xbox 360’s, and whatever else young folks bring with them to college.

2)  You have a real freezer. Most mini fridges only have a stupid little ice tray that you never bother using cause it’s just too inconvenient and only makes like 6 tiny ice cubes.  With the MicroFridge you get a real zero degree freezer that can hold up to .7 cubic feet.  That’s like the size of a small infant!  While your dorm mates are eating the same instant ramen noodles they eat every night you’ll be dining on all kinds of fine frozen delicacies like burritos, taquitos, and pizza rolls!

3)  You won’t die in a fire. With the MicroFridge you only have 1 plug to plug in.  It uses “Safe Plug Technology” which limits the amount current that it draws thus ensuring that you won’t burn to death in your sleep before the accounting exam.  By only taking up one outlet this leaves you more outlets to plug in all the other electrical crap you are sure to bring.

4)  More places to stick it in. By “it” we mean the other electrical appliances you are sure to bring (like your ipod, cell phone, hair iron, personal massager, etc…).  It has 2 additional outlets on the microwave so you can plug plug plug it in.  Beats reaching behind the fridge to scramble for an outlet.

5)  Store and cool large quantities of liquid. The refrigerator portion of the MicroFridge has a nifty design whereby you can store upright in the door a half gallon carton of milk, up to 3 liters of soda, or 3 bottles of Grey Goose vodka (oops, are you old enough to drink? that should go in the freezer!).  Thanks to the design no more spills from having to store stuff on its side.

6)  Never have to leave your dorm room. You probably will have to go to class and pee and stuff, but if you have a stocked fridge and freezer you don’t have to share or wait to use the communal kitchenette.  You can cook gourmet meals and host romantic dinners with your special someone from the comfort of your dorm room.  Not saying I would recommend it, but I’m just saying you could

FuncFash-ness:  7.5/10

• Functional: 4.5/5 (you need food to survive, this stores it and helps you cook it)
• Fashionable: 3/5 (it’s not sexy, but it’s not fugly either…silver is kind of sexy)

Where to Buy

• MicroFridge: Stainless Steel $455 or Black/White $425 (not shipping until August 2009)

Features:

• Fridge Capacity: 2.13 cu. ft.
• Freezer Capacity: 0.75 cu. ft. (that’s about one decent sized baby)
• Total Capacity: 2.9 cu. ft.
• Internal Safe Plug® Technology: Yes (this is so you down burn your room down)
• Dual Outlet Charging Station: Yes
• Doors: 2 (it’s like a Honda Accord Coupe)
• Defrost Type: Refrigerator, Auto / Freezer, Manual
• Freezer Type: 0° Freezer (for nice chilled vodka shots ice cream bars)
• Microwave Watts Output: 700
• Microwave Capacity: 0.7 cu. ft.
• Height: 44.13 in*
• Width: 18.62 in
• Depth: 20.12 in
• Weight: 84 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 96 lbs
• Amps: 11 (I think amps has something to do with current)

Other Beautiful Refrigerator Combos to Consider

• Avanti SS Microwave Fridge Combo ($388)
• Haier MicroCool Microwave/Refrigerator($130)

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“Well, how do you explain this?”  Sharon asked as she waved around the red lacy thong in front of John’s face.

“Surprise!  It’s a gift for you!”

“I found this crumpled in your sport jacket pocket, there’s no tag, it’s not my size, and it’s stained!  What kind of fucking gift do you think this is?”

“Well you see…”

“STOP!  I don’t want to hear it.   I can’t believe it.  I am so FURIOUS!  You are a scum bag.  Get out of this house.”

“Sharon, wait you…”

“I said GET OUT”  Sharon tossed the stained thong in John’s face. “GET OUT! GET OUT!”  Sharon then continued to hurl whatever objects she could find in John’s direction.

It was pointless.  John knew that.  He was caught.  He had to get out quick before Sharon really got mad.  He quickly snatched up the thong and stuffed into his pocket.  Just as Sharon was picking up the antique vase to toss at John, John made a swift exit out of the master bedroom.

With no time to pack John quickly descended the stairs.  He grabbed his jacket, picked up the Midnight WaveBox, threw some frozen TV dinners into a plastic bag, and then dashed for the car.

As he pulled out of the garage Sharon yelled one last piece of encouragement,  “It’s OVER!  Don’t you ever come back!  You piece of shit!”

After driving a few miles and feeling that it was safe, John pulled over and just stared blankly through the windshield.  “Man, did I mess up,” he thought to himself, “I should have just left the panties at Michelle’s apartment!”  He was also upset because in the heat of the argument he didn’t get a chance to eat dinner, but at least he came prepared.  He plugged in the WaveBox and popped in Swedish Meatballs.  2 minutes later he was dining on meatballs.  John reflected on the evening and all that had transpired, “Man, these are some good meatballs.”

FuncFash-ness: 8.5/10

• Functional: 4.5/5 (tv-dinners while driving? 3 ways to plug it in? Does it get any better)
• Fashionable: 4/5  (slick looking and integrated handles…brings sexy back)

Where to Buy

• Cabela’s: Pearl $199

Features:

• Sure grip luggage style handle so no dropped waveboxes
• 3 Power options: AC Adaapter, 12 Volt Battery, or 12 Volt Vehicle
• 3 Preset cook buttons for one touch food cooking
• Weighs: 14lbs
• Comes in 4 stylish colors: Pearl, Cherry, Cobalt, and Midnight

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