is the flexible gooseneck on this rigid enough to hold a set position\angle, or does it just tend to lay down under the weight of the fan?
1960351
I found it stayed in place, although it would be better if it were just a little longer.
1960352
I plugged mine into the USB port on the back of my Apple Airport Extreme router to keep it cool. The gooseneck is rigid enough to support the very light-weight fan head and position it so that it blows across the top of my router.
1960353
My experience is different. The 3-inch goose neck on my Arctic Breeze Mobile USB fan can NOT hold its position at any angle; the position immediately collapses under the fan's weight.
1960354
Not exactly as we would like, but the bending angle allows users to them almost everywhere
1960355
The gooseneck is strong enough to hold it's weight, but if you want to turn the fan to a specific angle, the neck often doesn't want to stay at that angle. I had to overtwist the neck multiple times and it sort of holds the angle I want... If I even touch it though (or unplug it since it doesn't have an off button), I have to start all over setting the position.
1960356
The gooseneck is about 10 cm from the base of the USB connector to fan hub and is stiff enough to hold its own weight even when bent more than 90 degrees horizontally. I have mine with the USB connector attached to the USB port on my pc vertically (as opposed to flat) though.
1960357
Neck is very short, about 5 inches and this seems to affect its ability to maintain placement - it took quite a bit of doing to get it to blow back on my hot notebook. It works but I would try to find one with a longer neck and soft fan blades - the hard plastic ones hurt when you get hit trying to adjust fan on - yes you guessed it - a short neck.
1960358
No, it's not rigid enough. It lays down almost immediately. No amount of bending of holding in place keeps it in the position you desire.
171349
I have my fan clipped and running upside down and have had no problems. Good little fan.
884344
The base to fan ratio is very misleading in the picture. The base is very large. I think for what you've described it would be unstable. The fan attaches to the bottom of the unit, and as you can see in the photo there are controls on the top that would prevent it from being stood up on an even surface. Hope this helps!
2055934
Yes, the fan does rotate even when not fully open, allowing you to angle or "aim" the airflow.
483523
No. it will pivot on it's base with your hand. It's a great fan. I've got it for a replacement in my 4 Star horse trailer. It works great!
1732819
Unfortunately, the screw will not tighten well enough to keep the fan in place. Yeah, mine just flops too. Find your desired position and wrap a piece of tape around the fan and one of the clamp handles. Looks terrible, but works perfect. The fan itself works pretty well, but its made pretty cheaply.
1888303
Yes and no. If I positioned it in the perfect right position it would be able to sit but if I moved at all in any direction it would move the fans in a position that would make it get stuck on clothes or something. I would suggest a $15-20 laptop fan. Much sturdier and quieter.
1098713
I don't believe the fan angles downward. There are 3 speeds, and it does cool the space down quite a bit, the fan also oscillates or can be stationary, but I don't think it will quite work as you are hoping.
2223858
No it is stiff enough. But it does not have as many options for angles as some other brands. I wish I could adjust it to a more open slant
1766721
Bending into a 90 degree angle is not the appropriate fix. Another comment by Nick Thomas is more correct. There should be an alternative mounting plate that came with the mount. You simply re-configure the base of the 18" flex gooseneck so that it has the vertical compatible bracket on it. If you're missing this item, email feedback@arkon.com and they'll help you out.
1691182
The front of the fan has a rounded contour; so it will not lay flat against a surface. I think it will still work.
130559
yes, it does. or you can pull up the pin and the fan will stay in one position. Great fan.
310885
The unit is lightweight and may show some vibration. Using a paperweight as an 'anchor' this unit should be fine. I do not notice substantial fan movement on my desk and do not currently use anything to weigh down the unit. I am keeping mine because it is quiet and works well; is the vibration the only issue you are experiencing with this fan?
1195232
You can't lock the angle in place but it's stiff enough not to move due to vibrations. Haven't had any issues with that.
1375725
No... I put a small Shim under it to angle it and it is fine. See the rest of my info. Richard G.
732260
the gooseneck is strong and stable however if you need to angle your ipad downward (my mom is bedridden) it falls off with little pressure. I had to hold it on to the connection pad with rubber bands.
839141
I think the 9" neck allows the ceiling fan to hang at an angle automatically. I'm guessing it could accomodate approximately a 30% angle.