The fan puts out a lot of air. It doesn't osculate, best you can do is aim it up or down or straight. Fan would be much better if it could osculate. A bit noisy on high, but then again, what type of machine isn't when on its highest setting? The fan is powerful on low and that's the setting it will more than likely stay on. A very sturdy, lightweight fan that can be easily moved from room to room. The cord could be a little longer for people who need the extra space from the outlet, instead of plugging into an extension card like we had to do. The use of this fan with the A/C during the summer should help lower the electric bill slightly, but in any case, saving a few dollars is a plus! Bottom line is, this fan is well worth the price! I highly recommend this fan and have already told a few friends about it so they can go buy one.