I really like this fan.  I am replacing a tower fan that was not very cooling.  This fan makes my bedroom comfortable.  I love the sleep option, it keeps the fan quiet. I enjoy white noise so even at the highest speed the sound is not bothersome.  The silver is more like a gray and it comes with a remote that nearly fits in the back of the fan when not in use.  Im going to purchase another one for the living room.  Its a cool fan (looks cool and provides cool circulation).