Updating again - I am using this daily. I have found the battery life to be about 3 hours, which is pretty much what I expected. It creates such a nice breeze on my face and FINALLY after 23 years of living with gnats in my eyes, I happily am experiencing them mostly being blown away before they ever get to my eyes.
Twice now, I managed to get my hair caught in the blades on the right side while bending over and working on planting trees.
The first time, there may have been about 10 hairs that got caught. The blade kept turning. I shut it off and managed to pull out the hairs. I was impressed. I decided that a single-banded ponytail would not be enough. I would also put a band half way down my ponytail for good measure. (my hair is waist-length)
The second time, just now, about 50 or so hairs got caught. Ouch. The blade stopped and I figured that was it. I was unable to pull out my hair and I had to cut the strands to free the neck fan from my locks. (After I finished watering in the fruit trees, of course.)
I used tweezers to pull out the hairs individually, and with careful pulling, they nearly all came free. I was very impressed that the unit continues to work again. Now I will not let be letting my hair hang down at all when I use it.
This 10-dollar item gives me so much relief from heat and bugs that even if it stops working after a month, I will consider it money well-spent. I ordered another one for myself so one can charge while I use the second, and one for my dad who also gets overheated easily.
If it lasts longer than a month, I will give it 5 stars. For now, it's 4 stars everywhere else.
I used the keywords to write a condensed review below, as well...
~"This neck fan has a battery life of about 3 hours on the highest of three speeds. It is easy to use and lightweight around my neck. It is a lifesaver that I highly recommend. It stopped working when my hair was caught in it, but when the hair was removed it worked again. It helps greatly with hot flashes and has three different speeds. This personal fan will make sure you stay much cooler and I definitely recommend it for purchase."~
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Update to below - I found a hair in the fan blade and removed it. It is working fine again. I am concerned that any time a hair comes near, it will stick it up and I will have to dig it out but, for now, it is performing well on its second day.
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I was very excited when I first opened the package and tried it out. It was very quiet and I was very impressed by the speed of the breeze it gave, even on the lowest setting.
However, just now, two days after getting it, I brought it out to wear as I went to work outside, and was going to quickly order another as a gift for my dad, I turned it on and the blade on the right stopped and will not start again. I have tried to get it working repeatedly for the last 5 minutes and it just won't turn.
I cannot share my experience with battery life. It was charged and able to run when it arrived, and it's only had about 5 minutes run time since then.
I am super disappointed. This would have been such a help to me.