Customer Reviews

Tiny Tornado II Fan-Charcoal/Titanum

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This little fan really moves a lot of air to the point that I wish that it had two speed settings. It is also whisper quite and the blades are safe to touch. Don't be fooled by cheaper "mini fans" that don't work well and are usually of poor quality. This fan has an excellent quality build to it and felt very sturdy in the hand.

It is larger than due to the use of a D cell battery but the outside sleeve and clip is removeable which makes it much slimmer to hold. I haven't tested how long it will last on one D cell battery but with rechargeables, that shouldn't matter too much.

The fan part is adjustable and can be set at various angles with 7 "click" points.

The suction cup at the bottom is strong but I would not recommend it on vertical surfaces unless it is smooth like glass. Even there, it would stick for about 15 minutes before falling off.

I think you would be pleased with this fan.

I've had this fan about a month now and it is a life-saver and really helps control those HOT FLASHES!!! It took me a few minutes to discover that the actual fan was sitting in a holder...once I got that figured out, it was a cinch to work with. And the blades definitely do not hurt if you misjudge where you are putting your hand. My only regret about the product is that it does not have an adapter so that it can be plugged in. The company could make millions marketing this for the "Over 50" woman.

After reading the many positive reviews, I was very surprised with the product's performance once I got it. The breeze output was not very strong, had to hold it close to my face/body to feel much. The product's materials felt cheap, but then it was cheap, so you get what you pay for I suppose. Only plus is the size and the fan blades can't hurt you. But the suction cup is worthless. It does not suction onto any surface -- not even for a couple seconds. Oftentimes I think people who write negative reviews are just picky/finnicky buyers, but I am not that at all, and I really was not impressed with this item, and hope to save someone else from bothering with it.
I returned it and might try Sharper Image's one. While those reviews aren't very laudatory, I'm not putting much stock in people's reviews these days after my experience with this "Tiny Tornado."

I love this fan. It's small, portable, and I use it a lot.

It's whisper quiet and can be used to create a little circulation all night: I've hung it in a tent on a cross-country tour. I've used in a sailboat in Hawaii. Alkalines go forever and rechargeables go most of the night.

On a weekly basis, I use it to dry out my dry suit, and I stick it to the tile wall to keep my glasses clear of steam when reading in the tub. I've found that by wetting the suction cup slightly and pushing the cup in pace until the fan bottoms out, the suction cup will hold for hours.

Good fan. I needed something to perk up the fire in my smoker when the temps get low. It works perfectly. It would be better for my purposes if the fan blade didn't melt quite so easily, but I doubt I am their target audience. Bottom line - as a fan, it is fine.

The fan is great, heavy duty and doesn't break (like other miniture fans). It's a bit heavy and after awhile the suction cup doesn't work any longer. But for use in close quarters (boats, planes, doctors' offices) it's very effective.

I didn't have near the results I read about in other reviews. In fact I would have thought I received a defective unit when I saw that it moved very little air. But I ordered two at the same time and they both functioned the same. Very ineffective in my opinion.

I had one of these fans for years and it was wonderful. I carried it everywhere. Eventually I lost the blades and wasn't able to find another until now. It's a little larger than I would like but is pretty powerful. The fact that you can set it down while it's running is nice and you can't do that with most handheld fans. Personaly I think it's worth the extra money for a handheld fan that will last for years as opposed to a really inexpensive one that will break after a couple of weeks (if it lasts that long).

I bought the fan for my wife. Hot flashes & summer heat are tough. She really didn't know how much she appreciated it until she used it. She loves that fan. Takes it everywhere she goes. Fits in her purse and can be used at the store, doctors office, in the car or at home.

This fan is fantastic. My wife has very strong hot flashes that are especially bothersome in social situations. We bought this little fan and it significantly increased my wife's comfort. It is quiet, inconspicuous (the black and grey version) and does the job. Highly recommended.