The Germ Defense filter is a specially engineered filter designed to provide an extra layer of protection beyond the MinusA2's already advanced filtration, so choose the filter that will benefit you most. Best of all...it's free. Germ Defense filter contains germicidal protection plus it eliminates mold and bacteria.
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Zero Ozone Emmissions, ETL safety approved; True HEPA filter traps airborne allergens and contaminants down to 0.3 microns in size, 99.97% of the time
Unit can operate at 4 different speeds + Turbo & Different Modes Available: Auto, Baby or Rhythm; Innovative Mood Light will calm and relax you while providing elegance to your home decor; Effectively covers 700+ sq. ft.; Wall Mount Option (search MinusA2 wall mount on Amazon); Superior Quality backed by an Industry-leading 5 year warranty; compare to our competitors' 0-1 year warranty!
WHAT'S IN THE BOX: (1) Minus A2 Air Purifier, (2) Remote Control, (3) 2 AAA Batteries, (4) User's Guide, (5) Pre-Electrostatic filter, (6) Anti-bacterial Medium Filter, (7) RabbitAir True HEPA Filter, (8) Customized Filter: Germ Defense, (9) Charcoal based Activated Carbon filter for strong deodorization and VOC control
Rating: - I should have returned it.
I purchased this about three months ago. My first impression out of the box was "oh hey, it's white!" I'm sure some, or most, of you will go "DUH!" but I had been looking at the other Rabbits and they were all silver so stupid me assumed this was silver. The mood light generally runs blue or you can switch the color, but the plain whiteness makes me not want to display this. Maybe I'm being picky but I really didn't/don't like the look.
It has the ability to mount to a wall or can rest on the floor. The mood light can actually be turned off (YES!!!) unless you want to use it as a night light.
Now to the important part... the filtering. I snagged the Toxin filter style because I assume that apartments always have toxins. According to the reading, they mine don't. (It has a light that is supposed to tell you when the air is polluted).
I have allergies and I didn't notice a BIT of difference with my allergies between having this and not. I was still sniffling and sneezing during my entire allergy setting. According to the air filter, there was nothing in the air. I took it off of automatic and put it on high manually and I still didn't notice a difference.
My purpose of purchase was to get out the allergies and this filter has not done a bit of good. Occasionally when I clean in the bathroom or cook something a little to well done, the sensor will turn red, but mostly it's a healthy blue (which means nothing in the air folks).
This device did not meet my expectations and for the price, I really can not see any value. I noticed no reduction of allergies even after showering and changing clothes. I believe I could have received the same quality by purchasing (2) cheap $[...] air purifiers at a wallmart or costco or something and still saved $[...]. If I'm paying out that much money, I expect some results.
Moving away from the product and to the company: I ordered and received the product within about three days and it came packaged well and in good condition. I just with the product had come close to my expectations.
Note... I accidentally hit two stars. Amazon isn't letting me edit it to one star. Obviously I see no value in this product so pretend it's a one star.
Rating: - Looks great but just okay on dust filtration
Purchased this unit a few weeks ago and it's been running 24-7 since. I have this in our office which is about 700sq.ft. Most of the day I have it on Rhythm mode and I put it on auto at night. Seems to work well for filtering out allergens as I've noticed a reduction in coughing and sneezing. As far as dust reduction, it's not as amazing as I'd expected. We have about 5 desktop computers here running 24-7 and my desk gets really dusty almost everyday. Since the Rabbit Air arrived, I'd say there's been about a 30-40% reduction in dust, I was hoping for at 70-80%. Overall, I'd recommend this device. One last thing to note, up until earlier today, the Rabbit Air has been on the floor in the middle of the room. I just mounted it onto the wall, not sure if that'll have any noticable effect on performance...
Rating: - Overall, High Performer & Sleek
Initial thoughts from "lost" review (8/07):
VOLUME
On high (which we keep it set at except for TV viewing), the unit sounds strong, not overly loud or high-pitched. It's great "white noise" for light sleepers or to mask unwanted outside sounds.
LOOKS
Sleek and shiny; manages not to collect a lot of dust on the casing. The narrow depth is helpful: while the unit is fairly wide, it doesn't impose in the room. The mood light is cool and fun but bright for bedrooms, even in "sleep" mode. The built-in handle/groove for carrying is solid.
EFFECTIVENESS
It works well, deep into ragweed season: we aren't nearly as stuffy or sneezy as usual and are breathing clearer. As far as dander and dust, we still have a lot floating around, but the purifier is working hard, as evidenced when maintenance-cleaning the prefilter.
CLEANING & FILTER REPLACEMENT
The filters fit exceptionally well together and in the housing and are easy to install/remove. They come together in a kit: handy!
MANUAL
Simple and explains things clearly.
OVERALL
Rabbit Air MinusA2 gives great results for the price--and marketing promises--and is manufactured exceptionally well.
UPDATE (5/08)
We've owned this unit for 9 months. In the first several months, I absolutely noticed a positive difference in air freshness. At eight months, there seemed to be less of a difference in air freshness and I wondered if it was time to replace the filters, four months earlier than suggested. Customer service recommended I buy just a new charcoal filter, which we may yet do, and see if that helps before shelling out for a new filter kit. We have pets, down comforters (the pre-filter grid is filled with down!) and live in an older building with a lot of dust from age and remodeling. We run the unit on high 24/7, turbo if smoke filters in from other units. It's not instantaneous on odors, but it does effectively remove them within an hour or two. Customer service has been excellent. This unit and new filters aren't cheap, but I do think it's worth the cost...so far. And if the unit works again as well as it did initially, we're willing to buy the filters a little "early" if that's what's needed. We're even considering ponying up for a second unit.
Rating: - Worth the investment.
On the first three settings this filter is almost audibly indistinguishable from a slow speed ceiling fan. The filter system on this unit is complex and time will tell if it is a good design, since we have only had it running for two weeks. What I have noticed in that time is any "funky" odors that previously existed in our bedroom are now completely gone, I sleep very sound and no longer suffer from a stuffy nose due to dust and allergens. The vertical oscillating $100 Target unit we previously used in the room was OK, but loud and did not have 20% the effective range of this device. From the visitor or guests perspective, it is also a work of art. Whether you place it on the floor, or wall mount it, you will have admiring questions about it. When we looked at replacing our old unit I was concerned about a $500 investment in an air filter, I have recently considered buying another one for another area in the house.
Rabbit Air MinusA2 (model AP-1004 covers 700 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Sylish, Efficient and Energy Star® Certified, White Reviews
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