Vornado FA1-0007-24 Zippi Desk Fan
by BDI Distributors Inc.
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Vornado FA1-0007-24 Zippi Desk Fan
Customer Review: Great desk fan
Summary: 4 Stars
I have seen some other reviews that are mixed, but the bottom line is, this is a very capable desk fan. It is not powerful enough to move air in a room. The two added benefits are that it is fairly quiet (I sometimes accidently leave it on overnight) and it looks cool. I appreciate the two speed switch on the back and almost exclusively use the high speed. If you want more power you can get a bigger fan that takes up more space on your desk, but I personally am very satisfied. The only things that would make this better are a slightly longer cord (to run through the desk, etc) and a third speed. It would also be convenient if the power switch were easier to access and not located on the back of the unit. All these are minor issues that wouldn't stop me from making the same choice again.Customer Review: Almost Perfect Portable Fan
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this to replace a little Boston desk fan who's motor burned out. The only thing that did that Zippi doesn't is really focus the air (the Boston was shaped like a regular Vornado, with the solid housing around it), which made it cool faster without blowing things all over the desk. Somehow, even on high speed it did not make a lot of noise. Zippi is really good in small areas and being able to tilt it up and down eliminates the paper flying. The fabric blades help it take up less room and are a good safety feature. It too is quiet on high speed. It's great for me as a designer, since when I have to work onsite, I often don't know the kind of environment I might have to go to. Zippi weighs very little, and can fold up small enough to go in my tote bag with other things. I keep it in its original plastic bag. I got a second one and have it on a little shelf in my bathroom. Just enough breeze on low to have right by the mirror! If only it could cool as efficiently as that Boston fan--Boston was a very inexpensive brand that I don't think is even made anymore. Vornado is a premium brand, makes such great large fans, that this should be really great, so only 4 stars for Zippi. But overall, this is a good, versatile little fan you might want more than 1 of.Customer Review: 100% Excellent!!! Powerful!!! Silent!!! Compact, Portable & Super Cute Personal Fan
Summary: 5 Stars
I own several of the Vornado Circulators; they are awesome!!! The Zippi is not a Circulator, but rather a compact personal fan. I'm disappointed with the many Vornado owners who are comparing the Zippi to the circulators.
The Zippi is a completely different offering!
It excels at what it is: A Personal, Portable, Powerful, Compact, Silent and Super Cute Fan:
It is Personal because it is meant to be sitting in front of its master faithfully fanning him or her.
It's Portable, because it will fit even in a personal briefcase or even a purse.
It is Compact as it folds to become the size of a softball.
It is silent: Speed 1 is totally stealth, while at speed 2 you can barely hear it.
It is powerful as it provides a gentle but solid breeze in stealth mode (Speed 1); or a strong breeze at speed 2.
It is Super Cute, resembling a prop airplane motor with its exposed blades and airplane like nose cone.
Highly recommended!!!
Nice going Vornado!!!
Customer Review: Have Zippi, will travel (comfortably)
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I have multiple Vornado circulators (what they call their unique air moving design fans), and have always felt their products were superior enough to other fans that the costs were merited. When I saw the "zippi" I definitely decided it was a "personal" fan, and no more, and people who are dissatisfied with them weren't paying attention to the manufacturer's description of these fans. Last spring (2007) I purchased one as a desk fan and one for a friend that was planning a tent-camping trip cross-country (with only a motorcycle and small trailer to carry his gear). He and I were both totally pleased with the zippis - they do exactly what the manufacturer says they will! In very hot weather the zippi proved to be a real lifesaver in a small tent that did not have large windows! After I saw the zippi in person I kicked myself for not buying more than one for myself. This week (June 2008) I ordered 4 more and plan to keep at least 2 of them for my use . . . and maybe, maybe give the other 2 as gifts. I made a "stuff bag" for mine from a section of blue jean leg--with a pull string and carrying strap. I perspire very easily, and take it with me to physical therapy and other appointments where I cannot control the "atmosphere".Customer Review: Broke Quickly - Warranty Useless
Summary: 1 Stars
Fan was exactly what I was looking for - very quiet. However, after four months of occassional use, the fan died on me -- couldn't be restarted. I tried to use the warranty, but the cost of shipping was prohibitive. Note that several other reviewers had similar problems.
Great idea - if Vornado makes a more durable version I'd buy a new one in a second. But a fan that doesn't last more than four months is a waste of money.