Received yesterday.  Noisy!  Two heat settings on side of unit (not apparently visible on accompanying remote), and the higher setting did not provide enough heat to justify the cost.  Otherwise, a very pretty not-cheesy flame effect; but I was looking for a space heater, and I am returning it.  Remote did not include the (2) necessary AA batteries.  Also, after a crazy-making 30+ minutes, I determined that the stand's holes are not properly sized to accept the included, intended screws, a diagnosis corroborated by other on-line reviewers of this fireplace.