This product is great for staying cool outdoors in the summer when there's no power source nearby. It's a bit loud but it works well. If you don't have access to an outlet, you can use 6 D-size batteries, but that can get costly. I would buy it again.

I was initially confused by the battery compartment, but once I figured it out, the fan works well. To use, turn the fan backwards, flip down the battery compartment, snap it open, and insert the right side D battery first. Make sure the switch is in the center position and then insert the left side D battery. Snap the compartment shut - no need to touch any of the screws. If the switch is pushed towards the back of the fan, it's on low. If the switch is pushed towards the fan, it's on high. Both settings provide good airflow. This is a desktop fan, so for the best experience, keep it within a couple of feet of you. I'm using these only in case of power outage, so this is the best review I can do at this time.

We've had a few of the earlier model of this fan. They work well for personal use when it's hot, and they can last for years on the same set of batteries with occasional use. We just replaced a set of batteries from 2013.

The problem is that the fan doesn't stay charged and I end up spending more money on batteries every month than I did on the fan itself.

This is my second time buying this fan. I had the first one for years before it got lost. It's a small, quiet, and very powerful fan. It's perfect for a desk, camping, power outages, etc. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it's a bit heavy with the batteries in. It takes two D cell batteries, so it's going to weigh a little, but I bought another one because it's a good fan and I wanted it for travel and didn't want the extra weight.

This small portable fan is great for use at close distances. I like to place it on my bathroom sink while doing my makeup, and it would also work well on a desk. It has two speeds, runs on two D batteries, and the color blends in nicely with any color scheme.

The air conditioning unit stopped working early this year, but we managed to get through the summer without it. We're now waiting for the government to decide on new standards. They have been helpful so far.

This little addition helps to create cross air flow with my main big fan, which is great for keeping me cool.