Cost

• Desktop fans are becoming increasingly popular for home use and even at work. Prices vary from $5 for the smallest desktop fan models to $20 for the slightly larger, high-end models.
  
  

Electricity Usage

• Being much smaller than floor models or installed versions, desktop fans use a lot less electricity, costing roughly 5 cents to 9 cents an hour to run. Some fans are battery-operated, which will cost only the price of the batteries to run for weeks.
  
  

Convenience

• Desktop fans run from about 6 to 12 inches in diameter, and they are normally very quiet. On top of this, some have clips so they can clip to the top of your computer monitor or side of your desk in order to free up your work space.
  
  

Decorative

• Desktop fans come in many colors, ranging from white to neon green. They are available open-face with foam blades and closed-face with plastic or metal blades. You also can find many different styles of desktop fans.
  
  

Where to Purchase Them

• Desktop fans can be purchased at just about any office supply store, warehouse store or shopping mall. You even can purchase many of these fans online at discounted prices.