How loud is this? Is it something I could use at a restaurant or would it distract other guests?
2058523
It depends on the restaurant, of course. It definitely makes a whirling noise when it spins, but it wouldn't be as annoying as a musical or talking toy. That said, the biggest distraction might be from the noise it makes when it falls on the floor! I have not had much luck getting the suction to work, especially when a baby/toddler wants to play with it.
2058524
Not very loud at all. There are tiny beads in the little flaps inside the wheel but that's the only part that makes a noise. It would be fine at a restaurant in my opinion.
2058525
It is a great toy. It makes just enough noise to entertain my grandson. You could use it at any average restaurant, though you would have issues at a 5 star. In all other circumstances The only way it would bother anyone is if they had a migraine or just couldn't tolerate any disturbance. It is no louder than any other rattle. You should get it soon if you are seriously thinking about it, though, because they discontinued it.
2058526
It's pretty quiet. Most restaurants are louder than this toy. The little balls inside make a "rain stick" kind of sound. That's about it and it has great suction and lots of colors and spinny things to look at and play with! :) It would be great for a restaurant!
2058527
I have twins and two of these toys. They stick very well, but my little determined boys can get it unsuctioned when desired with a bit of effort.
2058528
It's not loud at all. We use out to eat often. My only complaint is that the suction is not that great. Would be better for a younger baby but when I got this for my then 8 month old he was strong enough to pull it off.
2058529
There really is no noise to the toy. The only thing you hear is the parts revolving. For example, there is a clicking sound as the baby turns the wheel; the pieces inside the wheel turn and you can sort of hear the sound of plastic turning, but not at all loud enough to hear beyond you and the baby. There is no music or noises that accompany the turning. Pretty quiet!
2058530
If you are conscious of others, I wouldn't really recommend it for places like Panera and other similar type of restaurants. Fast food places sure. It's not that it's insanely loud its just a constant rattle sound from the spinning. My son loves it, so he is always spinning it. Have fun!
1356365
First of all, I have a hearing problem - so please take that into consideration. I do not find this machine loud. Will someone coming into your office hear it? Yes. But will they have to talk louder to overcome it, absolutely not. To me, the sound it makes is similar to the someone using a paper shredder, but not nearly as loud. It won't disturb the people in the office next to you, if this is your concern. This machine will relax your feet and I find a 15 minute session gives great foot relief.
1784645
It's actually not too loud. I use it for my toddler so he knows when we are transitioning to new activities. I have a baby and she can sleep through it entirely. It's not obnoxious loud and it is not too quiet either. My mother in law uses this for her class and she loves it.
1168940
It really isn't very noisy. If you are next to it and someone is talking to you, they would have to be next to you to hear them. But you won't wake up the neighbors.
684295
It is loud for a small room (although I have used it in my living room and was actually able to talk on the phone but it was just a lot of background noise), but I used it indoors during a party at a rental hall in a firehouse and it was fine.
1184645
It's noisy. high pitch sound, but not unbearable. It's noticeable for sure, so try to place it far away from where you'll be sitting.
733322
I do not think it is really loud, so depends on how loud you want. I think it would probably work for what you want. You might need to have it on the highest setting.
357690
I don't think it would be quiet enough to use near customers. We sometimes go a restaurant in Richmond called the "Egg and I" and an employee was using one which was very quiet. You may find one at a restaurant supply company.
872336
it shouldnt be very loud. my mother in law got it to help keep her place cool and she says it worked great. she would have said if had been noisy. the only downside is it burnt out fast from leaving it on all night.
115035
I haven't particularly noticed the fan noise. I've used it to project YouTube musical videos, and have made presentations in small rooms with people sitting closely around it and have never noted distraction from the fan. Unless you were specifically looking for fan noise, I doubt it would be a problem. That said, the next time I use it I will probably be especially sensitive to fan noise. ;-)
414047
Yes it is pretty loud. not as loud as crushing ice in a blender but far from quiet. To work properly you need about a tray of ice. It's a pretty situational appliance but it does come in very handy when unexpected guests stop by and you have no chilled ice. how well it works 8/10, how practical it is 5/10. very cool item over though.
2228116
It was not loud enough for me. I kept in on the refrigerator in the kitchen and even in that room it was hard to hear. I have since gotten another one as a gift called a Your Minder. I have no idea where it was purchased. Sorry
2279350
Not overly loud, I run mine inside a separate building and can't hear it inside my house. You certainly would not won't to be in the room with it for ant length of time.
180542
I think it is somewhat loud, but it is significantly less loud if you hold it in your hands rather than have it sitting on the counter. If you need it really quiet, you can always put a towel around it (I've done this when grinding coffee at night).
2229780
It is loud but not so you can hear it on a different floor. If it was that loud I would not want it. When I go to an area that is far away I TAKE IT WITH ME TO THAT AREA. The unit is light so there is no problem. It beeps for about 30 seconds before it shuts off.
371555
I think it would probably be appropriate for your use. It is loud enough to get your attention, but not annoying. It is the most simple mechanism, but it works very well. The price is reasonable and NO wiring.
673799
It wont completely block out outside noise, i can usually hear people talking still but depending on the volume i'm using it may be indistinct. i work at a bakery where it is very loud all night long and i can usually hear it pretty well and can block out the annoying people i work with pretty well, but not entirely. Unless you turn it up super loud, your likely to still hear some voices. As for others hearing what your listening too, unless you turn it up really loud i don't think they will be able to.