Honeywell HTF090B Turbo On-the-Go Personal Fan, Black – Small Portable Fan for Travel

When considering a purchase on Amazon, I always read the negative reviews (assuming they exist) because I don't know of a reason someone would write a false bad review. I understand there might be favorable reviews that are absolutely fake. Anyway, in reading reviews, I've come to notice that some people writing the reviews are not paying attention to the product's instructions which means their bad rating isn't a good example of any type of rating. Case in point, someone reviewed a microwave I was thinking about ordering. They said it was turquoise and not stainless which was odd since the manufacturer doesn't make anything in turquoise. I saw the item in person at Target and noticed there was a thin plastic film protecting the shell of the unit - and of course, it was turquoise. Someone had peeled it at the corner to reveal the stainless housing as stated on the box. I mention this because I was at fault of thinking this fan was defective on arrival. It was not - it would just appear so if one didn't read the directions. Like many people, I tend to skip reading directions for simple items such as a fan. First off, I put in two batteries and then turned the fan on - nothing. I immediately remembered the many reviews noting the fan worked great with the plug, but it didn't work with batteries. Then I noticed a small strip of plastic in the battery compartment and could not figure out what it was for. Finally after pulling at it a bit, the whole battery cage dropped out of the fan! OK - it takes four batteries..duh! I insert two more batteries, put cage back into fan and turn the fan on - no go. All the batteries were brand new and I knew they worked. Finally, I looked at the instructions and it turns out that the adapter cord can NOT be inserted into the fan in order for it to work with batteries! Removing the cord allowed the fan to work with the batteries. And the plug allows the fan to work without batteries (the batteries can remain in the cage, of course). The fan was bought for travelling, but I like it so much that I also use it at home in the bathroom when it's hot. It's provides just enough flow to cool off when getting ready, keeping the a/c unit from being cranked up. When travelling, it works as a cooling system as well as a sound machine...love it!

We are currently being warned we will likely see power outages as the intense heat continues and taxes our already weak energy grid here in Texas. Since I can't move as fast as I like, I got this little guy to help out as we are also being advised to not set our AC's as low. I'd prefer to be warmer than comfortable rather than having no AC at all. My at home work space is right in front of a window. Blinds are down but hottest part of the day and it doesn't matter. This fan has only one setting, however, at that setting it blows pretty powerfully for a small appliance. I am using it as I write this and it is keepin me cool. I experimented and turned it off and the temperature and comfort is dramatic. It's definitely keeping me chill. The directions are in English and Spanish. For those who ignore directions lol, and open the battery compartement only to see two slots when there should be four - there is an added step - don't worry. You gently pull the string tere ad wiggle it out and the other two batteries go in the back side of it. Easy peasy. As an added bonus its kinda cute. Not Kawaii cute and believe me I spent hours over a few days deciding and I yearned for the cutest ones in pretty colors. However after looking at reviews and descriptions and pictures for so long I finally told myself to choose already! The not so good - depending on the person. There is a smell. I will say here I am super sensitive to scents. Don't give up on a great item though. Some items like organizers or clothes - I actually will set outside to offgas for as long as needed. And of course wash! This one had a strong chemical scent out of the box and when I started using but this dissapated immensely as I used it (turned a bit away). I feel confident that the odor will be medigated even ore in a few days. Sound. It isn't whisper quiet. I happen to like the sound but that is all preference. I have a fan by my bed all year round even in locales that actually have a winter. Partly for the noise. However, if you like fully quiet or close to, that is something to consider. I may have to not use when talking to people for work. However, I have been considering investing in a better pair of noise reducing headphones. I find it lightweight and compact, and my pictures show size comparison. However it isn't the lightest - it has a slight heft that I find reassuring. All around it feels pretty sturdy. It does have a stand that folds up - and with a very satisfying sound. All in all its a good purchase. I may get one for my son who does his work for his virtual science academy in a more sun protected spot but he might appreciate. Plus, if we do lose electricity. However, I kind of eventually want to try one you wear but not sure yet. I am happy with my purchase and may buy another. I may update if the fan stops working or to talk about battery life.

O produto é muito bom. Fiquei com ele, mas na verdade não era o ventilador que desejava. Queria o grande, elétrico, com voltagem de 220w. A exposição do produto foi deficiente e infelizmente me induzio ao erro ao comprar. É isto!

The label for the batteries stated 4 AA-size batteries. However, the compartment space for the batteries was only reserved for 2. So this didn't work. The USB cable was supposed to be able to plug into the side of my computer -- the voltage was different -- so the fan also didn't turn on. I asked for a refund.

Amazing to travel with

Its not working

Es un buen producto; aunque no crean que hecha mucho aire. Lo compré porque vivo en Monterey; y en verano; con todo y el AC de la oficina; moría de calor. Es conveniente porque puedes usarlo con su cable usb (ni incluye el “cuadrito”) o con pilas (tampoco incluidas). Es pequeño, y lo mejor es que no hace ruido.