It is very noisy even when go to just level 2 speed.Practically need to put very close to me (2~3 feet) to feel the cool air and set at lowest fan speed (level 1) to avoid loud noise. Sturdy design, easy to top up water and easy to put in & take out ice packs. Do not expect air cond effect, just cooler air.

So far ok, cooling not very strong but still ok

Plus: Arrived early than date provided by Qoo10. Thanks to the delivery guy. Arrived in good condition. No damage on carton box. Thanks to the delivery guy. After unpacking .... no scratches etc.. All items provided (remote and battery, 4 pces of small ice packs) This set look beautiful. But black make it difficult to see in the night. Able to rotate left/right - wind is good when set at "2". Total 4 speed. Easy to set up. No hassle at all. Negative: Horizontally, the wind direction is too low. So if you seated at the work desk, the air is blowing towards your legs. I am aware that air cooler are not air con. But I thought that at $349, it will perform better than those under $100. The air is only as cool (not cold, cool) as the cold water you put into the container. Once the water looses coldness, this air cooler works more like a very expensive fan. I use cold water to fill the container and use bigger ice packs. I measured the temperature, the best is 26~27 deg C coming out from the cooler. When the water in the tank is not cold, the best temperature measured is 30 deg. Compare these reading with the temperature I measured for my aircon, 22 deg C. I bought it hoping to save some electrical bill but I think it's not going to work. Have to rely on my aircon! I am working in my very small study room (that is only big enough to put a work desk) during this CB period. Ultimately, the aircon is still the best for our hot climate.