Comments on: USB Piezo Ionizer Air Purifier EPI 585

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:06:00 +0000

Hi, I’ve got one of these but I think its faulty it makes an inconsistent fuzzing noise and I can’t feel any breeze no matter how close I put it to my skin.

By: Nash

Nash — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:35:52 +0000

Does it works? If it is I also want one. Never heard of USB air purifier before this.

Cheers,
Ionic Breeze air Purifier

By: Home Air Purifiers

Home Air Purifiers — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:31:27 +0000

I just love all types of air purifiers. I am always trying to convince my friends and family to get one. However they are always complaining that they are too big and bulky. At last I might have just found the ideal gift for my friends now and no excuses for not using it. These Air Purifiers looks great and all my friends and family have a PC so no more excuses from them. Excellent. Thanks.

By: airgle

airgle — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:39:21 +0000

does this unit generate ozone? if doesn’t, the unit should look good.

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:48:39 +0000

Question for anyone that’s used this: does it reduce the amount of DUST in your work area? I sit in a cubicle which accumulates tons of dust, and want to reduce or eliminate this… is this product for me?

By: tw

tw — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:51:25 +0000

Hello everyone!

Just a few thoughts. The “noise” results for buildup of dust or residue from the electrostatic precipitation process. This is normal, and is proof particulate matter is being collected in the unit. You may not be able to remove it completely with the cleaning brush, but you shouldn’t have to. Ozone is a byproduct of high current, not from a device powered by a laptopâ€™s USB port.

Efficacy of the ESP process or negatively ionized air is debatable. Studies indicate both ways. Positive to absolutely no health effects. I do have a few air cleaners myself. The Wein 2500 (work) and Mini-mate (for travel), Sharper Image Hybrid (fan-based ESP cleaner) and Breeze GP, and 2 Comtech Research high-density ion machines, and a Wein Automate ionizer (for my car).

I personally believe these things do something, evidenced by that fact I haven’t had a cold, flu or allergy attack since I started controlling the air around in summer of 2005. Nor have I had any other ailment, and have even experienced healing with a rotator-cuff injury.

I do believe it is possible for well-meaning manufacturers to overstate claims about what ionization can do. Having said that, I personally believe this technology is beneficial. For sure, this is inexpensive insurance for crowded places where you are running your laptop.

By: air purifier

air purifier — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:47:33 +0000

I bought one from B&Y mini air purifier, they also come with USB adapter. I like it because it’s LCD screen, very cool.

By: Sensovision

Sensovision — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:40:44 +0000

I’m also considering of getting few samples to test and post review which would compare them.
Anyone who using USB Ionizer could confirm that they produce a lot of ozone(smell like a air after rain or sea breeze)?

BTW for anyone interested you’re welcome to check thread about them I’m started on my community:
http://forum.weblamp.net/index.php?topic=4740.0

By: Didrex

Didrex — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:28:52 +0000

I don’t wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to earth.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:45:31 +0000

check this out! I read on this site (they have links to studies that back them up) that that “fresh air” smell is actually ozone that is being released, which the EPA has deemed as unhealthy when lungs are exposed to certain amounts. Although air purifiers that release ions (ozone being a byproduct) claim they only release a small amount, there is no way to maintain this small measure without a laser particle counter built in. Which would make the air purifier cost thousands of dollars more. Ozone can make allergies worse. Plus, with this usb air purifier that you got, you said it came with a brush? a brush? to clean the filter.. wouldn’t htat just knock the dust off and stir it up in the air.. only to be caught again by the filter.. kind of redundant huh? doesn’t seem like it would work for very long, collecting the same dust over and over while more accumulates around you. I”d try to find an air purifier that you can change a paper filter or wash the electrostatic (ionizer) plates. Just a little FYI