New test: Dyson Air Multiplier. A bladeless fan...

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After the vacuum cleaner without bag, Dyson has now given us the fan without blades. No joke! The Dyson Air Multiplier is a fan made from a large, empty ring (that blows).

At first sight it’s pretty surprising: we’re so used to the wire frame and blades that it’s hard to believe this device does the same job. It looks like… magic. Moreover, Dyson have produced a very nice looking object with a successful plastic – not metal – finish. It comes in two colours: white or grey. It’s difficult not to want to touch the thing, to tilt it (it slides around quite easily, though this could be smoother still) and put your hands on the ring (“loop amplifier” in Dyson speak). We found ourselves approaching it quite cautiously: when it’s on, can you really put your hand though the loop? Yes and without any risk of damage to yourself or the fan.

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