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Question: Does the V8 Flippi only operate in oscillating mode or will it work standing still?
Document: Having recently purchased the V6 version of this and loving it so much, I acquired this 'upgraded' version as well. The V8 Flippi is even better (of course) with more powerful circulation; Also, I was pleasantly surprised by the 'unexpected' addition of a self-powered oscillating base on this version, with the on/off switch for that option located on the backside of the base. This truly is a great little fan and was an outstanding value too!
The Vornado V8 Flippi delivers on its promises. The clean lines, small size,  variable output, and oscillation brings adaptability to small-office cooling and air circulation.The appearance and size are perfect for a small office where often all of the available work- and shelf-space is limited. I have mine on a shelf in my credenza/book-case, on a shelf where I keep 3-ring-binder reference materials.
This is a nice-looking fan with its polished black body and folding feature (the fan turns completely down so the grill is hidden and all you see is a big black thing-a-majig). But, the fan doesn't give that great of air output and is a bit noisy (ok in low mode but too noisy in high mode). Also, the oscillating button is hidden in the back of the fan - very inconvenient.
Often, oscillating fans have a limited vertical adjustment for air-flow direction (if they have vertical adjustment at all), and the air flow tends to send loose papers on my desk flying. The Vornado doesn't, even though it is putting out more air than my previous fan.The Vornado is quieter than my previous fan, but still provides the white noise I need for the occasional times when communication privacy is needed.
We have purchased a Vornado Flippi V8 Personal Circulator before and loved it. My son needed a small fan, and we purchased one in black. They come in different colors, run quietly and fit just about anywhere! This would make a wonderful gift as well. Thank you, Amazon!
Small, quiet and effective at moving the air in small to medium sized rooms. Stylish, and when not in use, it is hardly noticeable. The placement of switches is not ideal as other reviewers already pointed out, but I find that insignificant. In my opinion, the Flippi V8 got all the important features right. I have had mine for a few years now and am about to buy another one.
I bought the Flippi V8 today and I love it. The main reason for my love is that it replaces a floor model fan that stood out like a sore thumb. This fan sits on the shelf, oscillates, and does what it's designed to do-keep me cool.I do agree that the oscillation switch could have been better placed but because this is a "personal" fan, I do not see that I will need to access the switch very often.
The fan oscillation feature seems to have a problem. It turns one way with no trouble but coming back the motor seems to stall and strain. I purchased this fan for the office and it worked fine for about a week.During that time a friend of mine also purchased a Flippi V8 and V6. The V6 seems to be working well but the V8 has the same oscillation problem. Her fan also stopped working completely.
I have owned Vornado CR1-0118-06 Flat Panel Air Circulator for a couple of years now and it has been a workhorse. But I wanted to get a fan that was ajustable up and down, had multiple speeds, and oscillates. So it seemed that the Vornado Flippi V8 in Black would fit the bill, since it did all three things! I only used the low speed setting and the liked the cooling effect it produced  while ocillating.
Here in my second-floor home office in northern California, I'm using the Vornado Flippi V8 to help cool my desktop iMac (and myself). This fan moves a lot of air and works very well. It also looks great, sort of like a little R2-D2 from Star Wars. My only complaint is that it's a bit loud, even at the lower speed setting. But when I'm focused on using my computer, I find that I can tune out and ignore the noise.
Answer: Yes, it will work without oscillating. Further, while "standing still", it can be aimed in any direction.