Once I finally got this fan up, I was very happy with how it looked.
I have two other fans in my home, and both of these connect to the ceiling using a down rod and a ball mount, which enables the fan to wiggle around when it gets up to high speed. This fan, on the other hand, does not have a down rod, and instead mounts straight to the ceiling using a baseplate and several screws. I'm not so sure how, long term, the ceiling or fan will fair with increased vibration when the fan is at high speed. A mount also the fan to pivot and reduces stress on the mount and fan... but sense this fan does not have that... well I guess I just find out! The fan can really crank out the air flow too!
I really do like the fact that it doesn't have a down rod. It looks very solid: the only motion is that of the fan blades twirling around. Installation is much easier that a traditional down rod in my opinion. The base plate has a hook that allows you to hang the fan to make all the wiring hookups. Once you've got those, simply line it up to two screws and twist on. Secure those screws, attach two more through actual holes and its up!
The fan does come in pieces, so be prepared to spend a good twenty minutes on the ladder if you've never done this before. You'll need to attach the fan unit to the ceiling, then the fan blades, light housing, light and light cover. It is all very simple stuff, and you'll just need a phillips head screw driver. The hardest part is probably lifting it up to the ceiling and hanging it on the hook!
The remote has some great functionality and is clearly labeled. I wish more fan manufacturers would use a wall panel instead of remote, because remotes get lost/run out of batteries and are sort of nuisance long term. The remote has fan on/off, fan speed and fan direction, along with a random wind button as well. For the light, there is on/off and a dimmer setting also.
The light is not very impressive. The dimmer function is sort of a joke, as there is very little difference in brightness.
Overall a great looking fan, somewhat marred by functionality.
Pros: Easy to Assemble, Fast / Speed, Good Size & Weight, Looks Great, Nice Design, Stylish, Unique