I love this! I got the green one (not the white, why would I get white and show all the dirt?). And I thought, "really? I'm spending $200 on a floor fan? Really? It doesn't even oscillate!" But I am happy I did. 1) like all Vornados, it has the extra deep pitch to the blades. 2) It has five blades (other brands have three or four). 3) It has a double cone thing at the back that is supposed to pull in extra air. Not sure if it really works, but I think it does. 4) It is quiet. On low it is almost silent. 5) Yes, it really does push a lot of air around. 6) It's a fine looking machine. Fans are basically utilitarian. I hate shopping for fans. I saw this vintage style and fell in love. I have two of the small ones as well for my office where no air really circulates. I do believe this fan is worth the money.