When I was trying to find a small quiet fan, I felt silly reading dozens of reviews of dozens of fans. Now I feel even sillier writing one.... But this fan is worth the silliness. 1) This is small (2-3 fists (pinky down, thumb up) tall x 2-3 fists wide including the blades while running) - or just get a tape measure and look the dimensions. 2) quiet. The previous fan for wood drying (heat with wood) was a fixed blade (this fan has cloth blades that make it quieter) that I could hear from 30 feet away at night. This one I can't hear. 3) Moves enough air to dry firewood or cool electronics (2 actual usages to date - yes, I've bought two). I believe that most folks want more air to move past them than is necessary for effective cooling. This certainly won't make for a dramatic movie scene with your hair blowing in the wind - but you don't actually need that much airflow to cool - the air can slowly wash over you and collect heat, them move that heat away from you. 4) safe - the blades are cloth (I know it sounds crazy but trust me - it works). If your hands hit the blades (no blade cage as it isn't necessary), they don't hurt at all. My kids play with the fan the use to cool them down while practicing band. They prefer the sound and feel of the cloth blades flicking past their fingers over spending time practicing - yes it is a regular discussion point as to whether that counts as practice time (spoiler: it doesn't). 5) can't say how it would be for travel from 1st hand experience but I suspect it would be great if your purpose is cooling. If you are after white noise, then not so good. Gave it a speculative 4-star for travel. It would travel well as the cloth blades can't break when packed or stuffed into a bag. 6) on/off is behind the fan and it can be a little 'daunting' to reach over the fan to turn it off. It actually isn't daunting at all as the blades have not cage around them (not at all necessary - reduces bulk). The blades don't hurt at all if they hit you - they'll just startle you and make a 'flapping' sound. Once you play with for a band-practice minute or two, you'll adjust to the sound and think nothing of it if you happen to hit the blades.
tldr; Well build product that works very well. Would be awesome for small desk fan in office or spot cooling (electronics) or drying (wood, drying rack, etc). If you want white noise or your hair to be blown back you'll be disappointed (and I suspect you should think about how much cfm you actually need or expect for a 2 1/2 fist x 2 1/2 fist fan).
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Vornado Zippi Personal Fan
Contemporary. Compact. Chic. Zippi is the quintessential fan for the style conscious. With its sleek colorful finish on the outside and powerful motor on the inside, Zippi fashionably moves a lot of air in any room. Zippi’s space-saving size allows it the versatility to fit anywhere and travel everywhere. The innovative soft nylon blades quickly and quietly propel the air, but are safe to touch while the fan is in motion. Utilize the two speeds and adjustable fan head to create the perfect comfort level. Stay cool in style with Zippi from Vornado.
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Unique safe-to-touch soft blades.Zippi's innovative soft nylon blades quickly and quietly propel the air, but are safe to touch while the fan is in motion. |
Stylish and playful, yet functional.With its 2 speed settings, pivoting head, and quiet operation, Zippi is designed to bring you personal air comfort without disturbing your workspace. |
Versatile and portable.From the desktop to the dorm room - or a travel companion - Zippi blends style with portability to ensure you are comfortable wherever you are. |
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When you choose a Vornado fan, you’re investing in superior performance and design that will deliver total satisfaction. If not, we’ll replace it, for 3 years. Supported by a service team based in Andover, KS.
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| Speed Settings | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Item Weight | 1.9 lbs | 1.7 lbs | 1.7 lbs | 2 lbs |
| Item Height | 6 in | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Item Width | 5.7 in | 4.5 in | 5 in | 7.5 in |
| Item Depth | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | 4.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Hertz | 60HZ | 60HZ | 60HZ | 60HZ |
| Volts | 120V | 120V | 120V | 120V |
| Power Cord Length | 6 ft | 6 ft | 6 ft | 6 ft |
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| air flow capacity | — | 127 cubic feet per minute | 189 cubic feet per minute | — | 350 cubic feet per minute |
| number of speeds | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| material | Nylon | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polypropylene | Plastic |
| controller type | Button Control | Button Control | Mechanical Control | Button Control | Control Dial |
| mounting type | Table Mount | Tabletop | Table | Desktop | Floor Mount |
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Cute & great for small spaces
I like this little fan, it just doesn't give out as much air as I would like, even on high velocity. But it does do it's job & it's perfectly small for the office or home office.
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Rodrigo Ortega
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The fabric blades appear flimsy, but seem very effective in operation. You can touch them without fear of being hurt. The unit looks cool when spinning - it appears sleeker and more compact than traditional fans with safety cages.
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Small, quiet, and powerful!
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