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frontpage Posted by StrifeZero • Jul 22, 2024
frontpage Posted by StrifeZero • Jul 22, 2024

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

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$5.45

$9.99

45% off
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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 StrifeZero for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup will vary by location.

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1 year limited warranty
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Walmart based on over 545 customer reviews
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    • You can view Walmart's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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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 StrifeZero for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup will vary by location.

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1 year limited warranty
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Walmart based on over 545 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Walmart's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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mrmochi
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I just need a small portable fan to put on a desk when I am traveling in hot weather. That vornado will blow my eyes out and its ugly and no USB
Caffeineman
605 Posts
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Yes!

I am using this fan right now. At 2 feet from me blowing on my back I can feel it though my mesh chair, my dress shirt and a tee shirt.

Also

I have taken this fan apart and bent the metal blades to make a vibration machine.

I did this to vibrate the "work fitbit." The work fitbit was used to reduce the amount of health saving account HSA match my employeer paid.
My employeer lowered the match to zero then made us meet arbitrary daily goals to earn the money back. 500 steps in 5 minutes 6 times a day. 10000 steps a day, and 3000 steps in 20 minutes. Each goal gave you $1 for your HSA. $3x365 = $1095


At first I tried to do the required walking for the match but at a company where it was normal town eat at your desk during unpaid lunch to keep up with work the walking wasn't obtainable. I turned off location services for the insurance company app that kept track of my walking and 3 days later it said it wouldn't report my steps without it. This was the final straw.

I got this fan, a smart switch, an old phone, a new Google account, and a wood box.

I used the new Google account on my old phone that never went anywhere.

I bent the fan blades to vibrate, attached the fitbit to it. I set up the smart switch to get my steps.
OutlawCecil
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I owned one of these for my office for a couple of years. I had to set it on a towel to reduce vibration. It got too annoying to use and I threw it out and got a plastic one.

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mrmochi
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Damn perfect timing. Walmart+ finally comes in handy!!
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sounderSD
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Don't do it. Get this one instead: https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/978723
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mrmochi
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Quote from sounderSD :
Don't do it. Get this one instead: https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/978723
I just need a small portable fan to put on a desk when I am traveling in hot weather. That vornado will blow my eyes out and its ugly and no USB
Last edited by mrmochi July 22, 2024 at 11:48 PM.
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plehem12
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Quote from mrmochi :
I just need a small portable fan to put on a desk when I am traveling in hot weather. That vornado will blow my eyes out and its ugly and no USB
Maybe, but this usb one is worthless
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StrifeZero
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Additional Product Information:
  • 4 in. blade diameter
  • Metal construction
  • Head pivots 360° up & down
  • 1 speed
  • Includes 72 inch USB cord
  • DC motor for energy efficiency
  • UL listed
Jul 23, 2024
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OutlawCecil
Jul 23, 2024
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I owned one of these for my office for a couple of years. I had to set it on a towel to reduce vibration. It got too annoying to use and I threw it out and got a plastic one.
Jul 24, 2024
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mrmochi
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Quote from plehem12 :
Maybe, but this usb one is worthless
Why do you say that? The vibration sound? I am rather sensitive to noise and I like my current Honeywell one but using that for travel

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jillier
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Quote from sounderSD :
Don't do it. Get this one instead: https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/978723
$22.99 for me.
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HeroTakesAFall
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Quote from mrmochi :
I just need a small portable fan to put on a desk when I am traveling in hot weather. That vornado will blow my eyes out and its ugly and no USB
The Smartdevil one on Amazon (with the square frame) is the best travel fan I've ever had. Three speeds, even the lowest moves plenty of air. You can tilt it at many different angles. . It's sold under other brands too. I started using it every night at home and it's still going strong after a year. Works great with a battery bank during a power outage.
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narb05
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Quote from jillier :
$22.99 for me.
Same for me, is there a code?
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Lilyly
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Quote from HeroTakesAFall :
The Smartdevil one on Amazon (with the square frame) is the best travel fan I've ever had. Three speeds, even the lowest moves plenty of air. You can tilt it at many different angles. . It's sold under other brands too. I started using it every night at home and it's still going strong after a year. Works great with a battery bank during a power outage.
metal blades?
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W33Z
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I've owned three of these and all three failed within a year.

I got these since 7/2022 and they're still working well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0867DC9MP
Last edited by BoopSnoot July 24, 2024 at 11:19 AM.
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Quote from narb05 :
Same for me, is there a code?
Price of $22.99 drops when you add it to cart. You need to find a store with inventory.
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branchedout
Jul 24, 2024
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I got this last week for $5 just looking for a small desk fan. I don't recall it being discounted. It was just regular price on the shelf.

Nice enough fan though.
Last edited by branchedout July 24, 2024 at 06:57 AM.

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Quote from plehem12 :
Maybe, but this usb one is worthless
I have this honestly and It is objectively not worthless. This is perfect for specific situation like me sleeping/napping on bed while the said fan is being on my night stand blowing directly at my face. It not that loud and does help me sleep comfortably, at least for me, and no I'm not exaggerating here. You don't have to buy it lol.

1 quirk of mine. This can be plugged on Xbox One via USB port and it turns on while playing games lol. I love it.
Last edited by Spaceman6969 July 24, 2024 at 08:05 AM.

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