The Flippi10 performs very well for its size and has kept the hottest room in the house cool when it has been 105 degrees this summer. It would be nice if if it had a tiny bit smaller footprint so it it would fit a little bit more conveniently on more surfaces including windowsills. The controls are a little stiff, as is the button to turn on the oscillation, so two hands are best to use just like the other reviews have already stated. I also think that that when the fan is "flipped" closed, it looks rather strange like some kind of hygenic or medical machinery. I don't like to close it. I also own the smaller Flippi 6 and it doesn't present with the same illusion because it is smaller and not white in color. Even on the highest speed, the noise the fan puts out is minimal. It has been a lot louder on fans that work half as well in my house previously, so though I acknowledge some buzzing at the higher levels, it could be worse.