We have already tried various desktop devices, including a desktop unit that no oscillator has due to the danger that can cause injury. And this part also looks stylish. But did not have much better results than the other fans. This time we wanted to buy a pedestal fan, and after we read all the reviews, we decided on this Rowenta, we are very happy with it, especially since the air is really chilled the room and no draft occurs. The performance is also good, it is sufficient for our living room that is 27 square meters large. The fan has a timer function so that the fan can turn itself off. It has 3 fan levels. He's got a reduction and variation mode, ie speed changes in 90 sec. Rhythm randomly and in the reduction mode, the speed every 30 minutes slow. One point deduction is available for the piano lacquer, the absolutely do not like. Matt black I would have preferred. Why everything is offered in piano varnish today is to me absolutely incomprehensible. But I was more important the function and price. The price is acceptable and not too expensive if you compare. And he sees, despite the piano varnish look good and not bother so in space. Had he been matt black, it would have been 5 points. For delivery: it was super quick and easy, well packaged. Supplier is recommended and the unit also. To the volume nor a sentence: I am extremely strong hörempfindlich in terms noises. And since this fan is just great. I can not confirm the criticism from some Rezensoren on the volume of the device. All 3 steps I can take on the volume was very good. Probably it is because of the wind noise. Sounds to me for "Wind and Waves" on, so rather positive. The other fans all had a loud engine noise that I could no longer tolerate. For us that was also very important when buying. An absolute plus point! The only problem: the cable is too short, unfortunately. The rotation function I have not yet been tested, so I can not yet say. But all the others mentioned positive points in favor of a strong buy recommendation.