The Meaco fan is a thoughtfully designed upgrade to your typical desk fan. Throughout the most recent heatwave, I’ve been testing it during the day on my laptop, and in the evening in front of the TV or reading my book. But the biggest test has been in the night during balmy temperatures – I’m a light and easily disturbed sleeper. On first impressions, I was impressed by how flexible the controls are. You can use either the touch screen on the unit or the remote control, making it easy to adjust settings without having to get up. At night, it becomes even more practical thanks to the ability to switch off the display light completely, so there’s no unwanted glow in a dark room.It offers 12 speed settings, giving a range of airflow control, and it also features a quiet mode and a dedicated