bit-tech Shopping: Bionaire Tower Fan Bt46ru

Rating: 6

Time with product: 4 Days

Strengths: Very quiet and slim

Weaknesses: Unit shakes alot and does not work better then the other fans.

Summary: Overall I think soneone can do better then this unit when looking for a fan to cool and let you sleep at nights. There are many fans out there so keep your eyes open.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Compact, Remote controllable, fairly quiet, attractive design, timer

Weaknesses: Somewhat weak output--even at max, useless additional modes

Summary: I got this fan on sale and haven't been disappointed in 3 months of use. Being a tower design, it's very unobtrusive and its modern design blends right in with the surroundings. I've never owned a fan with a remote before and I must say it's kind of a handy feature (though what it says about our lazy lifestyles is another story!)It's fairly quiet and doesn't require turning the TV sound up extra loud to compensate. But a consequence of that is that it doesn't push quite as much air as another (louder) tower fan I have. Not a drastic difference but it is noticeable. The BT46R-U also includes a "breeze" mode which randomizes the speed, attempting to simulate a natural wind breeze. I tested that for a while and found it annoying more than anything else--sort of a gimmick. It offers a sleep timer which is great for a bedroom.Time will tell as to the longevity, but so far I'm very pleased with this fan.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 60 Days

Strengths: 3 speedremote controltimer

Weaknesses: approx 90 degree angle of swing seems less sometimes

Summary: The fan looks very good, the installation was quite easy. good wind flow. The ease of having a remote control helps. the angle of the swing is approx 90 degrees and when we use it in living room, it feels less.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 60 Days

Strengths: strong air flow, quiet and "cool" looking

Weaknesses: None

Summary: I'm impressed. High tech looking tower (black and silver) Cools the entire room, 3 speeds and the oscillating feature means it turns from side to side to cover the entire room. Remote control is useful. Been running almost non-stop for 2 months. No problems.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1

Strengths: Looks, Quiet, Remote Operation, safety

Weaknesses: None

Summary: I like it so far. Does not make much sound and is safe with my 3 year old son. We bought it so that the color goes with the furniture in our living room and it surely is a good piece of addition. I like the remote operation...