We've owned a few pedestal fans over the years. Some have lasted longer than others and the most recent, purchased from a very well known DIY store which recently went into administration, lasted 6 years, up until our 3-year old decided to pull the head and press the touchpad buttons until they worked no more. We looked around and this Honeywell HS-216E seemed to tick all the boxes: reasonably priced, well known/respected brand, stylish/good-looking, simple and effective. Ordered it Thursday and it was delivered Friday (Amazon Prime). Took 10 minutes to assemble, very easy. It has a stylish, yet heavy base, so it's not going to wobble or fall-over. It hasn't got a remote (we never really used the remote with the last fan), so has a simple rotary dial on the front, from 0 (off), 1, 2, 3 speed settings (3 being the fastest). On top it has a simple pull/push knob to start/stop oscillation. I agree with another reviewer, the power lead is a little short, but it's not a problem for me. I should also point out that it is the quietest pedestal fan we've ever owned, which is great for those hot humid nights in the bedroom. It's also the most stylish looking fan we've ever owned. Highly recommended all around.