CaframoTiny Tornado II. Heavy Duty Handheld Fan. Standing Option. Built to Last., Titanium, Small

Gr8 product. Portable n sturdy

I got this fan to replace a small camping tent fan I was using. This fan seemed perfect after looking around at others. The fan arrived to a very excited customer, me, and I put it together.The outer shell is removable, and had a belt clip on it which is handy for carrying outdoors activities. Once removed, the fan is just a slim plastic cylinder with a screw off bottom lid for the battery insertion spot. It does seem a little...cheap once the cover is removed. If you dropped it without the shell, I wouldn't be surprised if it cracked.Once turned on, the fan has a low hum, not real annoying. It has only on and off setting no speed setting. The fan itself is rubbery, and doesn't hurt to touch, I've had a 3 year old touch the fan wings while it was running on fresh batteries and simply giggle, then made a game out of it.The neck glides a full half circle ALMOST. So you can turn the fan to point directly at you at 90degrees, and without turning the actual fan, you can make the fan point in the opposite direction to almost 90 degrees also, behind hindered a little by the belt clip in that direction.The suction cup is...well...I havn't really noticed it working at all. I guess if I wetted it or really worked at having it suction it'd be okay. Though, I have no use for the suction cup as of yet.In my estimation, the battery seems to last 3 - 4 hours, slowly dwindling in speed as time ticks. My biggest complaint is sometimes the fan needs whacked or the wings manually started if the battery is getting a little low. As if the motor needs a little jump start, it's either cause mine is defective or just how it is. It is a small motor after all so somewhat expected. Either way, I use this fan often and love it. Took it to the state fair recently, it was used the entire time and kept me cool. People were jealous!Update: 4-19-09The fan that needed whacking or turned to start was defective. That is not normal. I have had to replace this fan a couple times because I wore the motor out accidentally etc, but I still use the fan often and am still a fan of it after many many months

I like the cafromo fans that I have all over the house, so thought this would be a great product, too.It is in terms of, I made a C battery work, even thought the battery housing is too large for a C.It calls for a D battery, but there is no way to get a D cell in there. It's wider than the fan's hole for it.So weird. But it is working for now, so we'll see. I've have given this 5 stars if the battery issue wasn'tiffy.

I got one for my overheated workplace, and liked it so much I got two more for family living through the west coast heat waves. The battery lasts a surprisingly long time, and it puts out a good stream of air.

I bought several handheld battery fans because i wanted to find and use the best one. i found it with the tiny tornado. it is virtually silent. it also puts out a brisk breeze—1.72 meters/second measured at 1 foot distance with an anemometer. compare this to my Vornado 133 electric small room circulator (which is very quiet, i love and use constantly at home) at 2.18 m/s on low. i can't comment on the suction cup because it don't use this feature.Hadata fan (purchased on amazon) puts out more air—2.38 m/s on low—but is moderately loud. Its medium and high settings are so intolerably loud that i didn't bother to measure air flow.the Coleman Zephyr handheld fan (purchased on amazon) puts out no air flow unless its right next to my face, and then there is very little air flow felt.the Cooler handheld fan (bought on amazon) puts out good air flow but i didn't measure it because it has only one setting and this setting is loud, it's louder than the Hadata fan.the Travelon 3 speed fan puts out little air flow and is loud.the acid test for me is: which fan will i use at a hot outdoor event based on air flow and loudness (READ: irritating to me and people sitting next to me)? the tiny tornado, without a doubt!

I have one in every room - in the cars - in my purse. I have even given it from my purse to a couple of women that seemed like they really needed it more than me...

Update: After I wrote my previous review, the company reached out to me again apologizing and promising to send a fan that they made sure worked correctly. They sent me a third fan. This fan works well. It indeed blows a good stream of air and the suction cup works better than expected. I think it is worth the price. Customer service was excellent. Quality control was poor.The first fan I received blew backwards. It blows toward the base cooling only your hand. It seems the motor turns the wrong way. I emailed their customer service who promptly sent a new fan. Great customer service except the second fan has the same problem. I’m done trying to get this sorted out.

I'll admit...I got this for flying as I hate it when I am sitting on a plane that is waiting for passengers or cargo or clearance and there is little to no air being emitted from the passenger vents.I used this unit just recently in May 2008 on a trip to and from Duluth, MN.I found it to be most useful and beneficial....ALTHOUGH, I would like to see a speed adjustment for this unit - both FASTER and slower.It is nice that the fan blade easily comes off (not TOO easily) for storing and that it has a GREAT battery life, thanks to the 'D' cell battery. That adds a little heft but it is great for long use without changing the battery.It is nice that the 'head' swivels up and down for positioning as well as side to side. The suction cup on the base is mediocre at best and should not be relied on for stability.But, all in all, it is a great unit for the price and very well made.

I love these small but powerful handheld fans. They are great to have on standby on a side table or nightstand for hot flashes, and they fit in the drink holder of the treadmill in my gym for extra comfort while exercising. Only concern is that I go through one of these every 2 years before they stop working. For the relief I get, it’s not so much the cost of buying a new one, but I don’t like throwing these into the landfill and wish they lasted just a bit longer.

Been using this for years .

great little fan.A little over priced .I have two .First one I purchased at a local Kent store 5 years ago for $15.00 but it still works.The new one I bought from Amazon is the same and works well and is ,as well admired by everyone who sees it.

This is my second set of two fans! They lasted a long time on a battery! I have forwarded your site to a friend so she can order also! Best portable fan ever! And I've tried a few!

This is my second purchase of one of these. 1st one was made in Taiwan. This one says its fabrique au Canada. Probably explains why it's about 3 times more expensive. Wonderful product.