Kensington 62648 FlyFan USB Notebook Fan (PC/Mac)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000065UTC
• Item model number: 62648
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 21, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kensington 62648 Fly Fan USB Fan will help keep you cool, wherever you are. Whether you are in stuffy meetings, crowded airplanes, or a taxi in Texas, this Kensington USB fan plugs in to an open USB port to provide a steady stream of cooling air, without draining your battery. The Fly Fan is powered by its USB connection so no batteries are required, and features a switch-free design with virtually nothing to break, and a quiet motor so it won't disturb your work. This unit is constructed with a flexible neck that precisely directs air circulation, and soft, safe nylon blades that won't pinch or cut. The Kensington 62648 Fly Fan USB Fan is small enough to take anywhere, with a minimal power consumption that allows for all-day use, and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

Product Description

Need a little fresh air? Stuffy meetings, crowded airplanes and even taxis in Texas won't wilt you anymore. The FlyFan plugs into a USB port to provide a steady stream of cool air -- without draining your laptop battery. Kensington FlyFan Convert a USB port on your laptop into a source of cool air. No batteries required for use; uses less than five minutes per hour of notebook battery charge. Compact and feather-light, the FlyFan goes anywhere and fits easily inside your notebook case No switches to operate Virtually indestructible Soft nylon blades are safe, and won't cause injury Quiet motor will not disrupt you when working Flexible neck lets you position it any way you like Small enough to take anywhere Dimensions: 2.6" X 11" X .5" Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

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Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Feel your computer breathe!, July 21, 2002

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Shelley Gammon "Geek" (Kaufman, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 62648 FlyFan USB Notebook Fan (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

This very cool gizmo will work with any self-powered USB connection (Mac or PC). Note that this will not work plugged into your keyboard (not enough power). It only works plugged into a laptop USB port, a powered USB port on your desktop model or a self-powered USB hub.

Blades are very thin, paper-like rubber, so you won't cut yourself with them or worry about bending the blades when storing it in your laptop carrying case/bag.

Gives a really nice breeze, but it won't make a 100-degree room feel like it's only 75 or anything. It's a fan, not an air conditioner... but if you're in an office or on a plane where the air is stuffy, this is a great personal fan to make conditions a little less stifling. The cord/neck is sturdy, yet flexible and can be placed in a number of varying contortions to suit your needs.

I like this thing.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good idea, bad implementation, April 9, 2007

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Bruce C. Maynard "General weirdo" (Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 62648 FlyFan USB Notebook Fan (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I saw this item advertized and thought, "Wow, that's a great idea." So I ordered two, one for my laptop and one for my PC. The fan-blades are soft, and the thing puts out plenty of cooling air... when it works. The motor's sealed-in, however, so it overheats, and Kensington even included a temperature-switch to cut the fan off when it becomes too warm; unfortunately, this means that to restartn the fan, you apparently hyave to remove it from the USB port and set it aside for awhile. Also unfortunately, the fan overheated in *both* of mine after 5-10 minutes, every time. Now, after a grand total of 2 hours use of each, they're dead as doornails; the motors are toast. Basically... don't waste your money.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little fan!, July 29, 2003

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superman2k3 "superman2k3" (On a sunny beach!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 62648 FlyFan USB Notebook Fan (PC/Mac) (Personal Computers)

I like it a lot. Great for laptop and its got a flexible neck. Only issue might be the slight noise it creates. Haven't tested the battery drain yet. Recommended for laptop owners.