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Post by Jordan U on Jan 6, 2016 21:13:22 GMT -5
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Post by todthefanman on Jan 6, 2016 21:35:08 GMT -5
It's funny that you posted this, because I was literally just looking at these earlier today when my friend said he was thinking of buying one. I certainly like the idea behind them, it just goes to show how technology is being utilized nowadays and just how far it's come. I don't however like the look of the fan, don't get me wrong it's not ugly, I would just prefer a more traditional design (like a Hunter Original), but none the less I think it's a cool idea and can't wait to see how they'll work. Hopefully they're not junk and work properly.
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 6, 2016 23:15:45 GMT -5
I've been following every article and update since I first saw word of these fans a few days ago, trying to make my interest present to see if I can get my hands on one. I didn't like the appearance of either of them on initial introduction, but the Symphony has since grown on me quite a bit. I still don't really care for the Signal. If they were going to do this route of offering only a couple smart models, I kind of think they should've done one modern design and one more traditional design, I'd call both of the ones they introduced pretty modern. Hopefully there'll be expansion within the lineup, or perhaps just an adaptable kit someday.
Seems to be quite a buzz on Twitter about them, been seeing a lot of mentions. You guys already know my stance on stuff like this, I'm all for it because it continues to put ceiling fans and the industry on the map and I personally think stuff like this is cool. I'm pretty impressed with Hunter's apparent push toward getting into this kind of market, to be honest, and by first appearances I think they're doing a decent job. Making the system to be integral with HomeKit was a good move. I mean you can argue for any of the smart home platforms, but the smart move is making it functional with one of them to form an entire system. It's a big move overall, we're talking about the first company to really make a move in on what Big Ass Fans has been doing with the Haiku. Meanwhile Big Ass Fans is apparently developing a whole smart home system of their own to control quality of comfort.
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Post by Jordan U on Jan 7, 2016 19:51:55 GMT -5
Hopefully they're not junk and work properly. The reliability is always my concern with things like this.. I agree all the options they have present are far too modern for my preference also.. I didn't like the appearance of either of them on initial introduction, but the Symphony has since grown on me quite a bit. I still don't really care for the Signal. If they were going to do this route of offering only a couple smart models, I kind of think they should've done one modern design and one more traditional design, I'd call both of the ones they introduced pretty modern. Hopefully there'll be expansion within the lineup, or perhaps just an adaptable kit someday. I'm not thrilled with the appearance of these fans either.. I think they're starting to change their market focus to making a product which will appeal to the average everyday homeowner, rather than the fan enthusiast.. Its kind of taking the same turn as the vehicle market is.. Its no longer about what type of motor or engine is in the product (which is really what makes it), but how sleek looking it can be and how much technology they can pack into it.. Not my style whatsoever..
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Post by Max C. on Jan 7, 2016 19:53:37 GMT -5
I've been following every article and update since I first saw word of these fans a few days ago, trying to make my interest present to see if I can get my hands on one. I didn't like the appearance of either of them on initial introduction, but the Symphony has since grown on me quite a bit. I still don't really care for the Signal. If they were going to do this route of offering only a couple smart models, I kind of think they should've done one modern design and one more traditional design, I'd call both of the ones they introduced pretty modern. Hopefully there'll be expansion within the lineup, or perhaps just an adaptable kit someday. I would definitely agree here regarding styles. Then again, "traditional" is likely on the way out, sadly. It would be fascinating to see their specifications for motor size and performance. We can only hope these are not merely under-powered ceiling decorations that spin...
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Post by Cole S. on Jan 7, 2016 21:00:26 GMT -5
The traditional style fan is never going to be out entirely, although the category isn't necessarily made up of basic designs and brass finishes anymore as some of us would prefer it to be. There's always talk about how Hunter is more of a decorative fan than a functional fan these days, there are plenty of homes with traditional decor that companies will continue to cater to, obviously not everyone lives in a modern industrial loft-like decor. I think the obvious reasoning with the designs of these fans is that they'll appeal to the generation interested in home automation. While I think a classically styled fan would be a good option (I'm sure it'll come if this catches on), I can tell you right now sales would be disappointing compared to the modern model. They'll make a traditional model(s) if there ends up being a demand for it.
When was the last time one of you guys was impressed with a Hunter spec lol? I'd hazard a guess that there won't be many impressed with the specs around here.
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Post by Jordan U on Jan 7, 2016 21:58:10 GMT -5
When was the last time one of you guys was impressed with a Hunter spec lol? I'd hazard a guess that there won't be many impressed with the specs around here. About 20 years ago.. lol
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Post by todthefanman on Jan 7, 2016 22:04:07 GMT -5
Hopefully they're not junk and work properly. The reliability is always my concern with things like this.. I agree all the options they have present are far too modern for my preference also..I think it would be really cool if they did this with an Original (without compromising the design and look of the Original of course), that I could see myself possibly enjoying, I like older Hunter Originals better than the newer ones still, but it would just be the only way I could see myself being interested in them enough to buy one myself. None the less I'm still going to try and convince my friend to get some for his house (he's still on the fence about it) because I'm curious how these fans will perform.
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Post by Jordan U on Jan 7, 2016 22:12:14 GMT -5
I think it would be really cool if they did this with an Original (without compromising the design and look of the Original of course), that I could see myself possibly enjoying, I like older Hunter Originals better than the newer ones still, but it would just be the only way I could see myself being interested in them enough to buy one myself. None the less I'm still going to try and convince my friend to get some for his house (he's still on the fence about it) because I'm curious how these fans will perform. I imagine their performance is poor.. I'd wager that they're more a conversational piece than anything.. I do find these interesting in the respect that I'd like to know how they work, however they're not interesting to me as something I'd ever want to have in my house.. Even on an Original.. I just don't like computerized controls and such.. Computers are just not reliable.. I want to know that every time I go to use the fan or turn on the light, it just works.. and the only way I see to achieve that is with a good old-fashioned mechanical switch..
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Post by todthefanman on Jan 7, 2016 22:21:02 GMT -5
I think it would be really cool if they did this with an Original (without compromising the design and look of the Original of course), that I could see myself possibly enjoying, I like older Hunter Originals better than the newer ones still, but it would just be the only way I could see myself being interested in them enough to buy one myself. None the less I'm still going to try and convince my friend to get some for his house (he's still on the fence about it) because I'm curious how these fans will perform. I imagine their performance is poor.. I'd wager that they're more a conversational piece than anything.. I do find these interesting in the respect that I'd like to know how they work, however they're not interesting to me as something I'd ever want to have in my house.. Even on an Original.. I just don't like computerized controls and such.. Computers are just not reliable.. I want to know that every time I go to use the fan or turn on the light, it just works.. and the only way I see to achieve that is with a good old-fashioned mechanical switch..Yeah I wouldn't doubt that for a second. Well if they ever did make a Hunter Original one and I bought it, I would mostly just see how it works, test it out, and possibly install it somewhere in my house, but that really depends on a lot of things, I change fans a lot so it probably would be replaced with an older Hunter Original anyway. That is true about computers, which is a reason why I think in some aspects technology goes too far, for example, this isn't ceiling fan related but computerized robotic surgery, I'd feel very uneasy having a robot operate on me.. I'd much rather have a professional doctor who knows what they're doing. Overall with ceiling fans, I feel as though no matter how far these computerized fans go (if far at all) I'll always prefer wall switches and pull chains (I'm not even really a fan of remotes because sometimes I have to press a button 4 times in order for it to work..)
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Post by Jordan U on Jan 7, 2016 22:29:54 GMT -5
Yeah I wouldn't doubt that for a second. Well if they ever did make a Hunter Original one and I bought it, I would mostly just see how it works, test it out, and possibly install it somewhere in my house, but that really depends on a lot of things, I change fans a lot so it probably would be replaced with an older Hunter Original anyway. That is true about computers, which is a reason why I think in some aspects technology goes too far, for example, this isn't ceiling fan related but computerized robotic surgery, I'd feel very uneasy having a robot operate on me.. I'd much rather have a professional doctor who knows what they're doing. Overall with ceiling fans, I feel as though no matter how far these computerized fans go (if far at all) I'll always prefer wall switches and pull chains (I'm not even really a fan of remotes because sometimes I have to press a button 4 times in order for it to work..) Would most certainly never, NEVER!!!, undergo such a ridiculous surgery! I used to have a remote on a ceiling fan at the last house.. It was a pain in the rear.. Very rarely did it actually work right.. As far as I see it.. Computers should never leave your desk!
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Post by todthefanman on Jan 8, 2016 8:05:50 GMT -5
Yeah I wouldn't doubt that for a second. Well if they ever did make a Hunter Original one and I bought it, I would mostly just see how it works, test it out, and possibly install it somewhere in my house, but that really depends on a lot of things, I change fans a lot so it probably would be replaced with an older Hunter Original anyway. That is true about computers, which is a reason why I think in some aspects technology goes too far, for example, this isn't ceiling fan related but computerized robotic surgery, I'd feel very uneasy having a robot operate on me.. I'd much rather have a professional doctor who knows what they're doing. Overall with ceiling fans, I feel as though no matter how far these computerized fans go (if far at all) I'll always prefer wall switches and pull chains (I'm not even really a fan of remotes because sometimes I have to press a button 4 times in order for it to work..) Would most certainly never, NEVER!!!, undergo such a ridiculous surgery! I used to have a remote on a ceiling fan at the last house.. It was a pain in the rear.. Very rarely did it actually work right.. As far as I see it.. Computers should never leave your desk!Same here, I don't even like the idea of surgery in the first place let alone having a robot do it. I have a remote on my Hunter Coastal Breeze, it actually works pretty well, but it's still not as reliable as chains or a switch. I usually have to press the light button twice to get it to go on or off. All things considered, pressing it twice isn't so bad sense some remotes from other fans (Hampton Bay) you have to press 20 times in order to get them to work, and that's if you're lucky! That is a very good point, same with the self driving cars, technology went too far with those. Technology is a good thing, but too much of a good thing is bad, technology is a good example of that.
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Post by Jordan U on Jan 8, 2016 11:39:27 GMT -5
Same here, I don't even like the idea of surgery in the first place let alone having a robot do it. I have a remote on my Hunter Coastal Breeze, it actually works pretty well, but it's still not as reliable as chains or a switch. I usually have to press the light button twice to get it to go on or off. All things considered, pressing it twice isn't so bad sense some remotes from other fans (Hampton Bay) you have to press 20 times in order to get them to work, and that's if you're lucky! That is a very good point, same with the self driving cars, technology went too far with those. Technology is a good thing, but too much of a good thing is bad, technology is a good example of that. The remote I had was a Hampton Bay, and having to press it 20 times to get it to register is no joke! My Panama has a remote, and for the most part it works reasonably well.. The fan control has glitched out a few times, but since I usually just leave it on its not a big deal.. I got a light kit which has a pull-chain control, so I just use that to turn the light on and off and leave the remote setting on..
Self-driving cars is something that I'd never even consider using.. I just don't trust it.. I don't have any electronics in my vehicle and haven't had a single issue with it since I got it. All the time I hear about people's cars messing up with stuff not working.. Seems more of a hassle than anything to me..
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Post by Max C. on Jan 8, 2016 13:49:47 GMT -5
The traditional style fan is never going to be out entirely, although the category isn't necessarily made up of basic designs and brass finishes anymore as some of us would prefer it to be. There's always talk about how Hunter is more of a decorative fan than a functional fan these days, there are plenty of homes with traditional decor that companies will continue to cater to, obviously not everyone lives in a modern industrial loft-like decor. I think the obvious reasoning with the designs of these fans is that they'll appeal to the generation interested in home automation. While I think a classically styled fan would be a good option (I'm sure it'll come if this catches on), I can tell you right now sales would be disappointing compared to the modern model. They'll make a traditional model(s) if there ends up being a demand for it. Although I am in agreement regarding the everlasting presence of traditional fans on the market, such styles are definitely fading (rather quickly too) up here. Traditional homes and, as a result, décor are no longer "fashionable" in many parts of Canada. Hopefully down in the US, you guys manage to preserve this for years to come. When was the last time one of you guys was impressed with a Hunter spec lol? I'd hazard a guess that there won't be many impressed with the specs around here. In regards to their post early-2000's models, it has been years. If they acquire the common sense necessary to include a motor larger than 153X15 for a 52" fan with extra-wide blades however, that would be satisfactory.
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Post by todthefanman on Jan 8, 2016 15:26:03 GMT -5
Same here, I don't even like the idea of surgery in the first place let alone having a robot do it. I have a remote on my Hunter Coastal Breeze, it actually works pretty well, but it's still not as reliable as chains or a switch. I usually have to press the light button twice to get it to go on or off. All things considered, pressing it twice isn't so bad sense some remotes from other fans (Hampton Bay) you have to press 20 times in order to get them to work, and that's if you're lucky! That is a very good point, same with the self driving cars, technology went too far with those. Technology is a good thing, but too much of a good thing is bad, technology is a good example of that. The remote I had was a Hampton Bay, and having to press it 20 times to get it to register is no joke! My Panama has a remote, and for the most part it works reasonably well.. The fan control has glitched out a few times, but since I usually just leave it on its not a big deal.. I got a light kit which has a pull-chain control, so I just use that to turn the light on and off and leave the remote setting on..
Self-driving cars is something that I'd never even consider using.. I just don't trust it.. I don't have any electronics in my vehicle and haven't had a single issue with it since I got it. All the time I hear about people's cars messing up with stuff not working.. Seems more of a hassle than anything to me..Is the remote you have newer or older? Yeah Casablanca remotes are decent, they usually work. I just use the remote with my Coastal Breeze because it's really only the light button that you have to press twice. Luckily that's the only issue it has, other than that it's not bad. But Hampton Bay remotes... Forget it they are impossible. I wouldn't either, I prefer to be behind the wheel controlling the car myself. The only electronic thing I'll use in my car is the auxiliary cable, which is nice and simple. Exactly, that's the problem with technology, it's great and all but too much of it is not so great. If you ask me, technology like that will just cost you more money because you have to constantly get things fixed.
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