@seespotbark@yakkoTDI Just hoping it has an option to turn off the “carp” air freshener scent. Something fishy about this deal.
But yes might buy one because of Vornado reputation and experiences I’ve had with their products. Just trying to ignore the Sharper Image branding; why would anybody market it that way now?
I had a vornado fan and it was quite good but my tip about bladed fans is that dust will collect/blow directly in your face over time. The best desk fans are bladeless.
Still a good fan though.
@thechilipepper0 Easier said than done. Besides, the issue is that if dust is in the air at any point, a bladed fan will draw that dust and blow it into your face. Fans with dust filters exist but it’s not something you see for a desk fan.
@phendrick maybe these ARE career politicians… would be a useful thing to do with them, tho I’m not sure I’d want a career politician on my desk, even if somehow permanently locked into fan form
I LOVE MY Vornados… I have 3. Mine at bedside has gotten a little louder…A good cleaning would probably help, but a 12" new one is headed my way… Can’t say enough about Vornado. Not sure why Sharper image Branding… Oh Well. Not Meh!
For those who may be wondering, I will note that these use a wall-wart power supply that is chunky enough that it may interfere with an adjacent outlet, as such often do.
Why is the power cable intentionally cropped out of all the pictures? I had to click around for a couple of minutes before I actually downloaded the PDF instructions to find out whether it was USB powered, battery powered or AC powered. And of course I couldn’t see the plug in the instructions come to think of it so I’m not 100% sure that’s not just a box with some AA batteries in it connected to a wire, although I’m not sure why you would do that.
Put the power supply information in the description please
@troy@zafner Plus, you list ‘24 volts’ in the specs, which would require a transformer everywhere in the world except for Lower Slobbovia which only provides around 17 volts at the outlet (on a good day).
@ddbelyea@rpstrong@troy@zafner If Duracell can get away with selling a flashlight that uses a dozen AA batteries (multiplying the chance of a dead cell destroying the whole thing while the device still seems functional), somebody is gonna go for it on 16 or 24 or however many it was for the AA-powered Merc.
@dred@rpstrong Dysan used to make floppy discs and other magnetic media. And good quality ones. Cheaper brands were Memorex which we called Memory-wrecks because you’d often lose data on bad floppy discs.
Specs
Product: Sharper Image by Vornado SPIN 10 or 12 Desktop Fans
Model: FA1-0122-06BB, FA1-0123-06BB
Condition: New
What’s Included?
OR
Price Comparison
$64.99-$79.99 at Amazon
SPIN 10
SPIN 12
Warranty
2-Year Vornado
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 12 - Thursday, Aug 15
What a conundrum! Vornado fans are great but Sharper Image stuff is usually carp.
@yakkoTDI , I was thinking the exact same thing.
@yakkoTDI Not this time! The warranty is via Vornado as well.
@troy Excellent. Their customer service is great.
@seespotbark @yakkoTDI Just hoping it has an option to turn off the “carp” air freshener scent. Something fishy about this deal.
But yes might buy one because of Vornado reputation and experiences I’ve had with their products. Just trying to ignore the Sharper Image branding; why would anybody market it that way now?
@yakkoTDI Something seems…fishy
Vornado should be made by shark so it could be a sharknado.
Sharper Image needs to sell the business to them, pronto.
@OnionSoup Do not want Shark/SI to merge. Sharker Image NYET!
These blow.
@tarnation well on the other side they suck
So the home page said
But it can blow the margarita down all the way down to your stomach if you aim the fan right.
No purple or Georgia Red? For that alone, meh.
@heartny you can any color you want, as long as it’s black.
@hchavers Yeah, I figured. But I can’t even use a Sharpie on these to get the color I really want.
@hchavers @heartny Krylon.
/giphy teeny-maddening-sunflower
you had me at vornado.
I had a vornado fan and it was quite good but my tip about bladed fans is that dust will collect/blow directly in your face over time. The best desk fans are bladeless.
Still a good fan though.
@AaronLeeJohnson
You’re supposed to clean them
@AaronLeeJohnson @thechilipepper0 I tried, but kept cutting my hands.
@thechilipepper0 Easier said than done. Besides, the issue is that if dust is in the air at any point, a bladed fan will draw that dust and blow it into your face. Fans with dust filters exist but it’s not something you see for a desk fan.
Looked at some reviews. The front grill can be removed and cleaned easily. Some fans you can’t do that. At the price its at it’s worth a shot.
I know it’s normal for Meh to offer items higher I want in multiples higher than I want, but really… who needs ten or twelve desktop fans?
Everyone, please pretend I didn’t post this version with a typo and just posted the message below.
@3Phen I’m sorry, it’s too late. I had already read this the times trying to decipher it when I saw your other message.
@3Phen @grammar_geek “read this the times” says grammar_geek
@3Phen <mode=“SgtSchultz”>I see nothing!</mode>
I know it’s normal for Meh to offer items I want in multiples higher than I want, but really… who needs ten or twelve desktop fans?
@3Phen lol
I disagree.
these make really messy margaritas.
@alacrity No - they make a mess of the margarita and you when using the fan to blow the margarita into your mouth.
I’m a fan of Vornado fans.
/showme protective-obedient-asparagus
“Makes wind out of nothing!”
So designed by carreer politicians?
@phendrick maybe these ARE career politicians… would be a useful thing to do with them, tho I’m not sure I’d want a career politician on my desk, even if somehow permanently locked into fan form
@phendrick Or by Le Pétomane.
I wear ear plugs
I LOVE MY Vornados… I have 3. Mine at bedside has gotten a little louder…A good cleaning would probably help, but a 12" new one is headed my way… Can’t say enough about Vornado. Not sure why Sharper image Branding… Oh Well. Not Meh!
I’ve already got 2 of the 10” en route from Morningsave at same price. But the remote on the 12” has me in for one.
@bwiderski Yeah was going to get the 10” but the remote on the 12” changed my mind.
/giphy unoccupied-jokey-marmot
@bwiderski @pmarin Doesn’t look too jokey though.
@bwiderski @pmarin Difference in CFM is significant as well.
/giphy gruntled-peevish-minute
Does anyone know if the legs are removable? I might want the small one to bring on a cruise.
@bigpolar Yes, they are (see the owner’s manual).
@rpstrong I saw that they have to be put on for initial assembly, but I did not see that they are made to be detachable.
@bigpolar river or ocean? It matters
For those who may be wondering, I will note that these use a wall-wart power supply that is chunky enough that it may interfere with an adjacent outlet, as such often do.
I’ve finally found the smal fan with a remote that I can lose.
/giphy patriotic-klutzy-ostrich
@mrapathy Indeed even though I said I chose the 12” one because of the remote, it’s likely I will probably “lose” the remote quickly enough.
@mrapathy @pmarin Attach the remote to the fan. Problem solved.
@mrapathy @phendrick @pmarin wouldn’t it fly off the blades?
Why is the power cable intentionally cropped out of all the pictures? I had to click around for a couple of minutes before I actually downloaded the PDF instructions to find out whether it was USB powered, battery powered or AC powered. And of course I couldn’t see the plug in the instructions come to think of it so I’m not 100% sure that’s not just a box with some AA batteries in it connected to a wire, although I’m not sure why you would do that.
Put the power supply information in the description please
@zafner It’s not cropped out, but it is unplugged. We list “Power cord length: 6ft” in our specs
@troy @zafner Plus, you list ‘24 volts’ in the specs, which would require a transformer everywhere in the world except for Lower Slobbovia which only provides around 17 volts at the outlet (on a good day).
@rpstrong @zafner Specs were taken directly from the manufacturer site here & here
We linked the user manual which shows the 24V power supply:
@rpstrong @troy @zafner
Can also get 24 V with 16 AA batteries. I wouldn’t put it past meh or sharper image to sell a fan that takes 16 AA batteries.
@ddbelyea @troy @zafner Is that why they recommend storing it in the fridge?
@ddbelyea @rpstrong @troy @zafner If Duracell can get away with selling a flashlight that uses a dozen AA batteries (multiplying the chance of a dead cell destroying the whole thing while the device still seems functional), somebody is gonna go for it on 16 or 24 or however many it was for the AA-powered Merc.
@troy @zafner it’s Olympics week…what is that in meters?
Dammit; sellout on the 12.
You snooze, you lose. I lost 'cuz I snost.
@rpstrong Yep, same. Just saw and wanted the 12". Guess I save money now.
@rpstrong Ditto. I really just wanted that remote control functionality.
@n3uka @rpstrong Buy two 10s and you have a 20!
Vornado fans are fine, but way, way overpriced.
@dred Careful there; ‘way, way overpriced’ is a registered trademark of Dysan, Ltd.
@dred @rpstrong Dysan used to make floppy discs and other magnetic media. And good quality ones. Cheaper brands were Memorex which we called Memory-wrecks because you’d often lose data on bad floppy discs.
I think you are thinking of Dyson.
Meh used to make extra available for VIP members
I’ll wait to see if they bring the 12 back later.
@mark0805 The last chance time period was about 3 hours ago if they still do it. I’m a VMP and it still says the 12 is sold out.
@mark0805 They still do, but they advertise it: they say “All sold out except for a few left for VMP members, which will be offered at…”
With the selection of products here lately, this might be the only fan Meh has left!
“Pays” for my IRK.
/giphy carbonated precarious coat
got the 12" today. very happy with apparent quality and performance. if it comes on sale again, get it!
Agree ! Very Happy with my 12". Will buy another one if it ever comes again.