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4" Mainstays Personal USB-Powered Desktop Fan (Black)

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$5.45

$9.56

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Walmart has 4" Mainstays Personal USB-Powered Desktop Fan (Black) on sale for $5.46. Select store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free with Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35 or more.

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Walmart has 4" Mainstays Personal USB-Powered Desktop Fan (Black) on sale for $5.46. Select store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free with Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35 or more.

Thanks to Deal Hunter itsamazeling for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup will vary by location.

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Which is no different than virtually every other site. And it's reasonable.

$35+ is free shipping. Amazon and Walmart are the same in that regard. B&H photo is $49+. Some other places are $100+. Shipping costs money, even for the volume they do.

Throw in a large pack of toilet paper or paper towels. Saves you the trip for a bulky item, and you get the same price as in-store. Or cereal, that's $5/box anymore. Look for routine consumables you always get, and keep them on standby as filler items.
So, I use little fans like these whenever I need to dry out something small that I've washed or got wet -- let's say a pair of sandals.

I don't need a hurricane's worth of wind, but having a gentle amount of airflow will help significantly. And being USB powered, I can plug them into a portable USB battery. No running extensions cords, no large bulky fans turned down to low (aka gentle hurricane), and the best of which -- they're inexpensive.

You're not cooling an entire room with these. But for tabletop/desk use, they're excellent at what they do -- especially for the cost.

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Mar 9, 2024
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davekkk
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Oh man thanks. Do you know how hard it is to find these in winter months? I needed one for an ice shack and in December they were silly expensive like $15+.

I bought some on Ali express various Chinese ones. They are terrible, why? Because they have a button controller so anytime you lose power for a second you have to turn back on. Every.Single.Time. Also these Chinese ones will shut off any time a usb battery pack gets a tiny bit low. The ones in the link have a simple on/off switch. Or maybe off high and low. But they come back on after a power blip. This is super important if your trying to keep something cool. I use it for ebike power supplies to keep them cool.
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TheBigCPabster
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These are solid little fans. I have tons of them stocked just in case of a power outage (long term) in the summer months.
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redaurora
Mar 9, 2024
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Wanted to keep my laptop cool when under heavy load. Can anyone comment on how loud this is? In comparison to a screaming laptop fan?
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So, I use little fans like these whenever I need to dry out something small that I've washed or got wet -- let's say a pair of sandals.

I don't need a hurricane's worth of wind, but having a gentle amount of airflow will help significantly. And being USB powered, I can plug them into a portable USB battery. No running extensions cords, no large bulky fans turned down to low (aka gentle hurricane), and the best of which -- they're inexpensive.

You're not cooling an entire room with these. But for tabletop/desk use, they're excellent at what they do -- especially for the cost.
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Quote from scubahead :
Shipping is a deal breaker.
Which is no different than virtually every other site. And it's reasonable.

$35+ is free shipping. Amazon and Walmart are the same in that regard. B&H photo is $49+. Some other places are $100+. Shipping costs money, even for the volume they do.

Throw in a large pack of toilet paper or paper towels. Saves you the trip for a bulky item, and you get the same price as in-store. Or cereal, that's $5/box anymore. Look for routine consumables you always get, and keep them on standby as filler items.
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Is this one any better than the ones routinely at the dollar tree?

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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Which is no different than virtually every other site. And it's reasonable.

$35+ is free shipping. Amazon and Walmart are the same in that regard. B&H photo is $49+. Some other places are $100+. Shipping costs money, even for the volume they do.

Throw in a large pack of toilet paper or paper towels. Saves you the trip for a bulky item, and you get the same price as in-store. Or cereal, that's $5/box anymore. Look for routine consumables you always get, and keep them on standby as filler items.
Good points. Thanks. I'll put a couple in the cart and let them simmer. If the stay a while, bingo! In the meantime, I may get a WAY overpriced Koonie [amazon.com] fan! LOL! Kool my Koonie!
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These also make very decent white noise / sleep assist machines for those who may be so inclined. Just sayin'.
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Which is no different than virtually every other site. And it's reasonable.

$35+ is free shipping. Amazon and Walmart are the same in that regard. B&H photo is $49+. Some other places are $100+. Shipping costs money, even for the volume they do.

Throw in a large pack of toilet paper or paper towels. Saves you the trip for a bulky item, and you get the same price as in-store. Or cereal, that's $5/box anymore. Look for routine consumables you always get, and keep them on standby as filler items.
Honestly, our travel trailer solar access is only usb. These are fabulous. Always looking for a couple extras. Thanks bud!
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heavenswrath
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Does this require a specific amount of power over USB? Or does a more powerful wall adapter make it go faster?
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dealjumpr
Mar 9, 2024
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Get a 120mm computer cooling fan on amz instead. Just add a USB power adapter and you're good to go. Brushless and quiet
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ThriftyIdea6692
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Quote from dealjumpr :
Get a 120mm computer cooling fan on amz instead. Just add a USB power adapter and you're good to go. Brushless and quiet
That has nothing whatsoever do do with the question that was asked....
q: "how does this product work?"
a: "purchase a completely different product!"
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Quote from heavenswrath :
Does this require a specific amount of power over USB? Or does a more powerful wall adapter make it go faster?
A more powerful wall adapter should not make a difference, even a minimal USB feed will likely make this hit its max speed. Maybe if you tried to power several off of one port with a splitter you probably won't get full speed.

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I use a similar type fan to keep my router cooler and it works great.
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