Vornado FA1-0007-06 Zippi Desk Fan, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Vornado FA1-0007-06 Zippi Desk Fan, Black
Customer Review: Great little desk fan
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this in spite of a handful of negative reviews up here, and I'm posting to provide a counterpoint.
The Zippi is a great little desk fan that, while nearly silent, moves a surprising amount of air. I actually put it down on the low setting because too much air in my face gets annoying. The Zippi is perfect for those of us who work in climate-controlled offices that are a little too climate-controlled in favor of the ladies who need everything uncomfortably warm. It provides just the right amount of personal airflow. No more, no less.
Anyone buying this thinking it's going to cool more than their face and torso is sadly looking for something else. Like, maybe, something bigger and noisier.
Great for offices/apartments ... bad for cooling large rooms in the Cayman Islands in Summer with no air conditioner. It's made by Vornado and has excellent build quality. I'd buy another if I had two faces.
Customer Review: Performs excellently as a desk fan.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this fan for the desk in my office, since the room temperature is higher than is comfortable for me. I leave it on the low setting and it cools the air around me by a few degrees. The fan is well-suited for an office environment, as it is small and quiet; even on the high setting the fan remains quieter than the typical ambient office white noise. It's also quite stylish; the design has a retro-inspired feel that reminds me of an old engine propeller. The cloth blades inspired many of my colleagues to stick their fingers in the fan while it's running. The air circulates strong enough that you feel the air move, but not to the point that papers are flying around.
Bottom line: If you need a compact and quiet desk fan that won't be intrusive or too powerful, the Zippi will be an excellent fit. It won't cool an entire room or anything, but it will provide cooler air around your personal space.
Customer Review: Vornado Zippi is cool!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered the Vornado FA-10007-06 Zippi desk fan in black and it just arrived. I saw mixed reviews on it, but it works great. When I first saw the fabric material fan levers, I wondered how they were going to cool me down in my huge office where the sun shines on me all afternoon. Having a window office is all good and well but not if you are going through menapause!! Anyway, it is quiet and even on the low setting, it keeps a cool breeze flowing on my face and upper torso which is all I really need to combat those tedious hot flashes. The price was right at $28 bucks and you can't beat it for a small personal fan. Anyone that has come in my office asks me where I got it so they can order one too. I haven't had it long so I don't know how durable it is, but for the price, I wouldn't mind buying another one in six months if necessary. It's small, discrete and does the job.Customer Review: almost silent at lowest setting, with decent airflow
Summary: 5 Stars
I sleep with a fan blowing air in my face. I've been searching for fans quiet enough that my mate is not bothered by the sound of the motor or the air wooshing over the blades.
On low speed this fan has a respectable breeze across my face, no noticeable hum from the motor, and silent enough that you can scarcely hear it unless you are within a few feet of it.
On high speed there is a more noticable hum from the motor, and the noise from the blades is louder, but you gain a significant amount of airflow at this speed.
The blades have had obstructions in their path (my hand usually, reaching for the nightstand in the dark) many times without any damage or loss of balance to the motor. (it remains quiet after all of that abuse)
If you are looking for a silent fan, this is the best i've found so far.
Customer Review: A life saver in the hospital, great anywhere else
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this fan! I had this fan for a few years. I bought it for its small size and cloth blade so I can take it with me when I travel as I have trouble sleeping when it is too hot.
Recently I had to have a surgery and took with fan with me to the hospital. The hospital rooms rooms tend to be very warm and this fan kept me comfortable. Not only did it keep me cool and comfortable, it also was very forgiving when someone accidentally got too close to it. Sticking your hand into the blades does not hurt a bit. If this was a fan with plastic blades I might have had trouble having it next to me in the tight quarters of the hospital.
The fan has two settings - high and low. I found it generated a very pleasant breeze on a low setting. One other plus - it makes absolutely no noise.
I can't be more happy with this fan.