I bought this unit primarily out of concerns that my old hair dryer, which was EXTREMELY noisy (like many cheaper hair dryers), might eventually cause hearing loss. I had noticed that higher end hair dryers, such as those used in hair salons, tended to be much quieter and would dry hair faster then the little $25 hair dryer I'd had for several years. After a fair amount of online searching and reading of reviews, I settled on this model as the best reviewed model out there at a price I was comfortable with, and having the functionality I needed.
I must say that I am well pleased with my purchase. The unit works exactly as advertised, is much, MUCH quieter than my old unit, and dries my hair far faster. It worked fine right out of the box and has given me no problems in the several months I've been using it. It also feels much more "solid" compared to my old unit, and is very comfortable to hold and use, even though it is somewhat heavier.
I see that other reviewers have commented on the weight of the unit. While it is heavier than many hair dryers, I did not find that weight to be excessive. Also, the unit's designers paid attention to ergonomics (as opposed to cool looks or keeping down manufacturing cost) and that focus has done alot to alleviate concerns that many will have about the weight: the unit is both easy to hold and well balanced, with well placed controls.
My one negative - and it is very minor, is that the 7' power cord is - if anything - too long. Many will appreciate a cord of this length; but in my situation (where the electrical outlet is low on the wall near the vanity) the cord tends to drag a bit on the floor. This can be annoying when it gets tangled around things or you step on it. I suppose a rubber band would probably alleviate the concern, but have I found time to be bothered? Nah!
In summary, a unit that clearly benefits from much effort being put into designing a product that is very ergonomic and solid. Very definitely worthy of 5 stars!
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Diffuser issue
Unless I'm straightening my hair, I always use the diffuser attachment on my hair dryer. I have thin, naturally curly hair that's a few inches past my shoulders. That being said, after about 6 months of using this dryer, the diffuser attachment is completely melted. I've been using hair dryers with diffusers for probably about 15 years now and I've never seen anything like this. The dryer works well, but I'm a little concerned with the melting and I think I'm going to try a different hair dryer.
