Coolest fan ever?

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited April 2010 in The Clubhouse
I walked by a display at bestbuy and felt a nice breeze I turned to just see a ring. After reading it was a fan less fan! I thought it was cool a bit pricey but cool.

http://www.dyson.com/store/fans.asp
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Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited April 2010
    A BIT pricy? What are they made of, magic and unicorns?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited April 2010
    Very cool!

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    Give it a year for the chinese to transform these fans to its proper price point, $29.99
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    Give it a year for the chinese to transform these fans to its proper price point, $29.99

    LOL I see Dyson as Apple very cool stuff and reliable but pricey. Even though I own a mac.:rolleyes:
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2010
    If you're going to spend over $300 on a little desktop fan...you deserve to be shot on sight.:rolleyes:



    Like polkatese said, give the Chinese a year, and these will be available at Walmarts nationwide for $29.99.
    The nirvana inducer-
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited April 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    If you're going to spend over $300 on a little desktop fan...you deserve to be shot on sight.:rolleyes:



    Like polkatese said, give the Chinese a year, and these will be available at Walmarts nationwide for $29.99.

    Kind of like what some people say about us and speakers, etc... Perhaps you should sign up at Club Dyson and learn a few things from the fanophiles before you judge... ;)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    I doubt they will come out with a cheaper version anyone over time. If you notice any dyson products many have tried to make copies but failed. Dyson has there stuff down packed.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited April 2010
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    I doubt they will come out with a cheaper version anyone over time. If you notice any dyson products many have tried to make copies but failed. Dyson has there stuff down packed.

    Yeah, and at their inception the company was nearly devastated by a massive TM suit. Now that they are on their feet, they don't screw around. They litigate heavily to protect their property rights.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    They litigate heavily to protect their property rights.

    I am not that familiar with Dyson, but that statement reminded me of Monster Cable..
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2010
    The drivers in F1 use a very small version of that concept in the cockpits when they are sitting in the pits during qualifying.

    Cool device.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited April 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    I am not that familiar with Dyson, but that statement reminded me of Monster Cable..

    Well, they don't quite rise to the level of Monster. Dyson's not a bully. They actually have legit claims. Their vacuum technology evidently is highly prized in the industry. They still have many years of patent protection, but companies like Hoover and others try to create alternatives that are nonetheless very similar. So when I talk about litigating heavily, I'm not talking about suing the Mom and Pops, I'm talking about going after companies as big as GE who think they can get away with stealing a littler companies hard work, in this case Dyson.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2010
    I have to say IMHO that fan is pretty much an expensive solution to a probem that doesn't really exist.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited April 2010
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    I have to say IMHO that fan is pretty much an expensive solution to a probem that doesn't really exist.

    That's crazy talk! "Choppy air" has plagued beings since the advent of the fan! The world can finally be at peace!
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    That's crazy talk! "Choppy air" has plagued beings since the advent of the fan! The world can finally be at peace!

    :) Funny Man Bob!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited April 2010
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    I have to say IMHO that fan is pretty much an expensive solution to a probem that doesn't really exist.

    Actually, I can see this technology being adapted for use in cars to create a quieter ride with the air-conditioning blasting or in a music server to eliminate distraction. I can't wait to see where this technology goes. I think this first example is just an introduction to other great possibilities.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Actually, I can see this technology being adapted for use in cars to create a quieter ride with the air-conditioning blasting or in a music server to eliminate distraction. I can't wait to see where this technology goes. I think this first example is just an introduction to other great possibilities.

    Yeah I suppose I can see that, but a 300 buck table fan....Nooooo.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • mewisemagic
    mewisemagic Posts: 194
    edited April 2010
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Kind of like what some people say about us and speakers, etc... Perhaps you should sign up at Club Dyson and learn a few things from the fanophiles before you judge... ;)

    he makes a good point:D
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  • jojomgee
    jojomgee Posts: 198
    edited April 2010
    wow....good point
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,601
    edited April 2010
    If it's a quiet fan....this would be nice tech for computers, servers etc.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,728
    edited April 2010
    The traditional way to move air without a fan is to use a plasma (ion) generator. That's not rocket science. Well, actually, it is rocket science, but it's pretty old school. No idea if that's how this titular "fan" works (but I am guessing it is).
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited April 2010
    Well, if you watch the video it doesn't seem all that quiet. But the laminar flow this thing produces must really make one's nipples erect. Whether or not that is worth it to you at $300 depends on everyone's own opinion. All nipples are not created equal.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited April 2010
    I love the idea and design. Why didn't I think of that?...

    Has anybody seen one of those hologram bowls where a coin looks like it's sitting right there on top. You go to grab it and it's ungrabable. I get the same feeling here. Trickery, but cool as s**t

    Well it is $$$$$ and buisnesses can have tax write-offs when they buy one.Way too expensive for the common person.

    He said it's easy to clean. Well the real fan blades DEEP inside will definately get dirty or DUSTY with out a doubt!!! I can see the small intake holes collecting some of the air dust and then being easy to wipe clean but over time and depending on the air cleanliness that internal fan will need cleaning.

    I heard the loud noise too when he turned it up. I guess his internal fan still has to chop the air too. Oh well, it's still cool for low noise at low speed but reg. fans are quiet on low speed too.

    Just like seeing the 3D tv , I will make a trip to Best Buy to see this and feel it first hand. I know I can't afford it but I can experience it for free.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited April 2010
    blade-less fan... that is a big step in fan safety !
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited April 2010
    jvc wrote: »
    blade-less fan... that is a big step in fan safety !

    it is not a BLADELESS FAN!!!!. the blades are "hiding" inside chassis.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited April 2010
    DSkip wrote: »
    The real question is, will it still make you sound like a robot if you talk into it?
    I tested "Luke........this is your faaaaaaaather" the other day and it had no robotic affect........sorry......

    I like the thing........it is a little bit whiny in it's sound, but on the lower settings it's pretty nominal...
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    I turned the one up at the store still very quiet compared to regular fans pushing out less air than it does.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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