We have one!! Next time you're out, I'll show it to you. It really does help a lot. When it's a little toasty in the house but perfect outside, we turn that thing on and it cools the house down quickly. We love it. Yes, it's a little noisy but just think of all the money you are saving by not...
The Brita pitcher is great and so is the PUR System, which hooks up to your faucet. We have really bad water here in Norco and the PUR System is just as good, if not better, than bottled. I bought two plastic water jugs and DH and I just fill those up.