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Whistle Stopper - Vornado V6 Flippi Personal Fan, Small, Midnight Blue
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Your Save: $ 10.00 ( 33% )
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Manufacturer: BDI Distributors Inc.
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: BDI Distributors Inc.
EAN: 0043765004784
Feature: Personal fan with 2 speeds and the power to move air up to 20 feet
Label: BDI Distributors Inc.
Manufacturer: BDI Distributors Inc.
Model: CR1-0094-42
Publisher: BDI Distributors Inc.
Studio: BDI Distributors Inc.
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Features
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Personal fan with 2 speeds and the power to move air up to 20 feet
Vortex technology ensures even air circulation; oscillates and flips
Deep-pitched blade for whisper-quiet operation; folds down when not in use
High-gloss finish; powerful electric motor; lightweight at just 1-1/7 pounds
Measures approximately 4 by 4 by 7 inches; 3-year limited warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great fan. Disappointing customer service
Comment: I ordered the midnight blue version of this fan for my desk at work. When I turned it on for the first time it shorted out. I sent an E-mail to Vornado customer service but never received a reply. I called them a week later and they agreed to send UPS to pick up the defective fan and ship a new one to me. After a month went by and I still had not received a replacement fan. I called customer service again and they told me that they had received my fan and were not sure why the replacement fan had not been sent. They sent one to me the following week. My frustration continued when I opened the new fan to find that they had sent me the Rainddrop (teal green) color. I assume that the Midnight Blue version is no longer available but would have expected Vornado to give me the option to choose a new color instead of choosing for me. The fan works great and because I was desperate for a fan at work so I just kept it vs. dealing with the hassle of returning it again. I figure summer would be over by the time they got it all straightened out. If they had given me the option I probably would have paid to upgrade to the V8 version to get it in black.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It is what it is
Comment: I figured I'd write a review, because I feel this little fan has gotten some undue bad press.
For what it is, it is a very good little fan. It's very small, and sleek looking. Within 15 minutes of bringing it into my office cubicle, someone commented on how "cool" it looked.
Beyond the aesthetics of the fan, it produces a nice breeze on the low setting, which is virtually silent. Nothing that powerful, but you can definitely feel the breeze up to five feet away or so. The high setting seems to about double or triple the air moved, but it does produce a slight motor noise. Nothing too loud. At five feet away or so, it's just a low hum. Anything beyond that, and you can't really hear it.
For me, it is exactly what I was looking for. A quiet fan that lowers the temperature by a couple degrees and moves air around.
Pros:
- Virtually silent on the lowest setting
- Perfect for an office environment
- Looks "cool"
- Rotates on its base, so I don't have to pick it up to point it in a different direction.
Cons:
- High setting is arguably loud (it's acceptable in my environment)
- It's not a power house fan (if you just had a two hour work out session, this fan isn't going to cool you down much)
- It takes two hands to change between off/high/low settings, since it swivels on its base, and a dial controls speeds (one hand to hold it from swiveling, and another to turn the dial)
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice Fan
Comment: I am using this fan to cool an entertainment centre's TV. It performs that job very nicely. I suggest that they actually produce a version of the fan designed specifically to cool down the interior of entertainment centres. The redesign would involve a longer power cord, and a heaver base to reduce vibration. I also suggest they include a temperature activation option so the owner can set the fan to go on automatically when a target temperature is reached.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not as good as it could be
Comment: I love fans and I love Vornado products so I was excited to order this fan.
The not so good: Awkward to turn on and off as mentioned. It's not very powerful, even on high. High also makes some motor noise. It also has an initial "chemical" smell, probably due to the plastic used in it's manufacture. I would expect that to go away after a while.
The good: Easy to place where you want it. Low speed is very quiet and does provide just a bit of breeze, looks good too.
Overall: It's OK, just recognize it's limitations.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Quiet operation, great air movement
Comment: This little fan delivers! I do nails & bought this because of its ability to direct air downward to dry nails. After trying it out at home I decided to keep it here. It is quiet and I found I could raise the thermostat several degrees while I am relaxing in the evening with the fan moving the air near me. There is no "gust" like from other fans, just a gentle, yet surprisingly effective breeze.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Vornado introduces an innovative personal air circulator with chic style! The V6 Flippi, although compact, creates powerful air flow and uses a 2 speed control provides the perfect breeze. When not in use, it can also fold down to conceal the fan. With its sleek, high-gloss finish, modern design and whisper quiet functionality, the Flippi will add sophistication and flair to your home or office, but no noise!
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