The Dyson AM08 is a Pedestal Cooling Fan which has the Dyson trademark quality & outstanding up to date technology. There are many great features to this model including being 35% quieter thanks to the streamlined air channels which reduce the airflow turmoil. It has been designed to create impressive airflow but still using less energy than some of Dyson's other models. There is Air Multiplier technology which is how they can manufacture a pedestal fan with no blades & no choppy air but still provides excellent smooth, powerful airflow. It has a handy sleep timer feature which means the fan has the ability to be programmed to switch off at intervals ranging from 15 minutes to 9 hours. Designed with a remote control which is magnetized & curved to fit neatly on to the fan you can choose from 10 precise airflow settings for your convenience. There are no fast spinning blades & is easy to keep clean while the handy one touch oscillation control gives smoother movement.