Handy Cooler - First-ever Hand Held Evaporative Battery Fan in Black. Cools air up to 30F. Runs on batteries or USB.

by Handy

Product Features

• The original patent-pending hand held cooling fan.
• As featured in the Technology Review magazine (M.I.T.) in 2010.
• Small fan cools air up to 30F. *best used in hot and dry environments. Humidifies air and alleviates allergies.
• Runs on 4x batteries or USB power (adapter included).
• Cooling fan assembly utilizes a 30db whisper-soft turbine system.
• Best for hot flashes. Flat bottom surfaces allows easy transformation from a hand held fan to a desk fan.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 2 x 7 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003WC4EYQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,988 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #49 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Fans

Product Description

This is the real thing, not that knockoff! The one and only original Handy Cooler, with our official logo marked on the product, instructions and packaging. **Small fan that can cool air up to 30F. This revolutionary evaporative cooling fan is the closest thing to a hand held mini air conditioner! Use it outdoors or keep it indoors as a desk fan. Provides gentle cool breeze. Uses evaporative cooling technology. Add water to soak the cooling filter. Ambient air is forced through the wet cooling filter and cools down. Works best in dry and hot climates. Fully portable and mobile, take it literally anywhere you want. Rotatable turbine wheel allows adjustment of the cool breeze of air. Humidifies air - makes breathing comfortable and alleviates allergies. Variable power control. Stands by itself on any flat surface. Comfortable adjustable leather strap. Ergonomically designed, user-friendly, and easy to use. Environmentally friendly. 4xAA batteries allow 5 hours portable operation. Connect to USB (cable included) or home socket power (sold separately) for continuous operation. Includes dedicated 60ml water bottle, USB cable and 1x cooling filter. Best for hot flashes, home and office use, camping, outdoor sports, watching the game, and more. Mere 12oz with batteries loaded! Cooling filter life expectancy: 1 year. Patent-pending. Version 2.0. Comes with 1 year manufacturer's warranty with Genexus Distributions. Replacement filters (x2) pack and home adapter sold separately: search on Amazon for details.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

127 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a fan!, July 20, 2011

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Black Butterfly (USA) - See all my reviews

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When a friend suggested this product to me, I was a bit hesitant at how well it would work but when I ended up purchasing one and using it for the first time, I was quite SURPRISED! Because I use an AC Adapter (which I *highly* recommend), the airflow was much stronger. The cool air helped lower my body temperature and I felt like I was sitting next to an AC. Now, it doesn't replace an AC but I feel that it is better than a fan! I will also use this to dry my nails because sometimes my nail dryer blows *warm* air on summer.

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works in a truck!, August 23, 2010

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Abel - See all my reviews

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I have been working for UPS as a delivery truck driver for years now. I have to say the Handy Cooler is simply the most useful gadget ever. If you have not known already, UPS trucks do NOT have air conditioning because of our frequent stops to houses. I used to keep little fans in the truck while I was driving but they barely helps. The hot air inside the truck just keeps getting recycled. My son got me the Handy Cooler last month and it has made my job so much easier under the hot weather. I usually keep a big water bottle in the car and jus wet the cooling filter whenever it gets dried up. I saw that there is a 6V AC output on the Handy Cooler, so I tried to plug a 6v car adapter into it and it worked! The only problem is that it was hard to place the Handy Cooler so that it would blow directly on my face. I had to use a lot of blue tag to stick it in place on the dashboard. However, I do strongly recommend this product.

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars recommended, September 9, 2010

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Ahmed Moore (California) - See all my reviews

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OVERVIEW

Handy Cooler is the perfect travel/everyday must-have. It weighs a little over 4 ounces I would say. The size of the handy cooler is astonishing for an air cooler. It is about the size of a water bottle and the handle fits very well. I love how you can adjust the angle of the blowout direction. The air that comes out is cooler than fans, and it doesn't come off too strong. However, don't expect it to be as cold as and as powerful as a full-size AC.



GET IT WORKING

It works by evaporation. For cool air, you need to wet the sponge with the mini-bottle provided or wet it with water over the sink. I think it might even be a good idea to put it in the fridge for a while so that the air that comes out is even cooler.



BATTERIES

It can be powered by plugging it into a computer with the USB cord provided, or by 4 AA batteries which lasts about 5 hours. You can even purchase a 6V wall adapter for it.



CONCLUSION

- cooler than the most fans

- great design

- humidified air

- easy to use

- portable



SCORE/VERDICT

09/10: Recommended