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Refrigerators: outside the white box.(Buyers Guide)

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| August 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

If you're shopping for a stylish refrigerator, you don't need piles of cold, hard cash. Some midpriced models flaunt the shiny stainless-steel finish and sleek Lines of expensive built-ins, Here are some of the latest trends:

Stainless takes off. Stainless steel is the biggest news in fridge design. More manufacturers are offering refrigerators that mimic the Sub-Zero pro-style look without the Humvee-sized price tag. You'll still pay a premium for stainless--about $150 to $300 more than for a comparable white model--but prices start at a fairly modest $650 or so. Rising demand for steel could push the cost up this fall though, according to manufacturers.

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