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Consumer Reports' October '03 report basically said that, on the plus side, the "Ionic Breeze" is very quiet, but on the negative side, that's because it isn't doing anything. Ranked next-to-last in single-room air purifiers.
Basically, since it (and some similar competing models) has no fan, it doesn't move enough air through the filter to make any real difference in your air quality.
Their quick-pick:
QUICK PICKS
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Room air cleaners that are very effective with moderate operating costs:
19 Friedrich $500
21 Whirlpool $270
The Friedrich (19), an electrostatic precipitator, was among the best at removing dust and smoke. We found that its $72 auxiliary odor filter adds nothing to performance and may not need to be replaced annually. However, its collector plates do need periodic cleaning, and it may generate ozone and make a crackling noise. The Whirlpool (21), a HEPA filter, has fairly low upkeep costs for this type.
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