Mini Fan Central

You are probably wondering, “What in the world is a USB mini fan?” It’s exactly what it sounds like: a tiny fan that is powered by plugging into the USB port on your computer.

These fans come in a variety of different styles. The most common is a slim, very lightweight, flexible USB fan. Its very simple design features a flexible, stiff cord running straight from the plug to the fan. So the cord is also the ‘stand’ of the fan. This allows you to shape and angle the fan however you like.

A slightly more substantial style is the USB mini fan with the stiff wire neck, yet on a flat base. This base has a cord that goes into the USB port. The base allows for other features to be added. For example, an outlet for another USB item (so you can still use a thumb key, through the fan, while the fan is plugged in), or in some cases a glowing light or other feature.

Yet more substantial are the shorter standing fans. These are a bit more solid (they may sit low with four legs and no ‘neck’, or are simply shorter with a more sturdy neck and wider blades).

Perhaps the most creative is an item called the “USB Mini Retro Standing Fan.” This fan is a tiny representation of the classic standing oscillating fan that you find in homes, schools, and offices everywhere. Standing less than nine inches tall, this fan is built to scale and even features a small on/off button on the fan’s stand.

So you know that the USB mini fan comes in a wide variety of style options. These can be a great way to keep cool if you find yourself working in warm places and wish you could just cool down. Whether cooling off a bit at work, or staying comfortable while working on a long train commute, a USB mini fan gives you just enough wind power to cool your face down. And if nothing else, they are a fun novelty gadget that usually costs under $10, with the most expensive no more than $30.