I needed a small fan for my office as it's starting to get warmer outside. After shopping around my local retailer I found this Vornado in the midnight black color. The modern style of it was different from the other cheap and clunkly looking fans on the shelf which caught my eye. After looking over the box I was sold on this product after seeing the 3 year warranty - combined with the great price I bought this fan. After just setting it up and turning it on, I will say that the II or 'high' setting is VERY loud and disappointing. However, the I or 'low' setting is perfect for my office. I like the swivel and rotating features which really personalize the air-flow. The sleek look makes it more a piece of art than an intrusive fan. I'd recomend this to anyone else looking for a good desktop fan but am disappointed in the loudness of the high setting.