Perhaps one of the most controversial devices for the home.
Purchased after much thought and doubt about whether it does more than just a fan.
Conclusions after the first use:
1) As a ventilation device with remote control, timer, wheels, automatic shutters (right - left), high fan intensity (3 levels), and two programs simulating air intensity with real conditions, YES it's worth the money!!!
2) As an air cooler, it was measured with a thermometer at the output and had a 1-2 degree difference from the ambient temperature.
Therefore, it gives a better sense of coolness than a simple fan.
3) The descriptions given by other reviewers for similar devices, saying that you have to sit next to the device to understand something, may be a bit exaggerated, probably because there is an unintentional comparison with air conditioners that cool you down by 15-20 degrees below room temperature.
4) Indeed, even with ice packs, it is difficult to say that cooling increases, and it is logical because the water evaporation is achieved at a specific temperature. Perhaps the ice packs are offered more for commercial - psychological reasons.
5) Great usefulness during the night (sleep). Anyone who dislikes the air conditioner during nighttime sleep will definitely find a very good solution with the air cooler. At a reasonable distance from the bed (1-2 meters) and at the medium level, always using the "cooler" function and with the water tank full, sleep becomes pleasant without "catches", dry throat, headache, and especially without sweat!!!
Update:
Almost 1 month later, the device works perfectly, very useful on hot nights, quite satisfied.
P.S.: The build quality is quite good for its price, reminiscent of the quality of an economical air conditioner, the touch buttons work perfectly from the start, as well as the remote control.
The manual shutters presented a problem, as they did not stay in a straight position, but were dragged by the force of the air (quite strong flow even at level 1), but over time the issue was resolved.