I more than four years already use an older Vornado model (Type VFE), which was still made of metal. A bit skeptical, I was so only because the plastic case of this model. BUT I am now completely thrilled. The 630 model Vornado is much lighter and quieter than its predecessor. In addition, he really brings out even more effectively the air in the room to move. I bought this second, larger model, because I live in a loft apartment with no meaningful insulation so that each summer to torment. A Vornado was quite good, but the second it can actually withstand and buckets early in the morning and late at night, cooler air into the apartment. Of course, it also helps during the hot hours of the day ... Even in winter, the old model was often bring down the warm air from the attic heating in the apartment. Vornado has my strong buy recommendation! A noise nuisance, I have never felt in the four years.