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Rabbit Air MinusA2 (SPA-700A covers 700 sq. ft.) Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier - Sylish, Efficient and Energy Star® Certified, White | 
| Brand: Rabbit Air
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $765.00
Buy New: $459.95
as of 11/25/2009 13:53 CST details
You Save: $305.05 (40%)
Seller: Rabbit Air
Rating:  18 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.4
Dimensions (in): 21.4 x 7 x 20
MPN: SPA-700A
Model: SPA-700A
UPC: 891165001106
EAN: 0891165001106
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| Features:
| • | Amazon A-to-Z Purchase Protection & RabbitAir® No-Hassle Return Policy - Super Fast Shipping | | • | Customized filter option of your choice. Choose the best one for you and your family | | • | Zero Ozone Emmissions | | • | 24/7 Technical Support | | • | 5 Year Warranty (Parts and Labor) |
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Product Description
Rabbit Air provides solutions for families concerned about their health and quality of life. A Los Angeles based company that plays a revolutionary role in the air purification industry, Rabbit Air manufactures environmentally friendly products with design in mind. Dedicated to designing state-of-the-art products that are highly effective, energy efficient and affordable, Rabbit Air purifiers are all based on HEPA filtration technology and do not produce ozone.
Amazon.com Product Description
Energy Star certified, the Rabbit Air MinusA2 air purifier is both efficient and ultra-quiet, and it helps keep your home or small office allergen free and smelling clean and fresh. Slim, stylish, and effective, this convenient system operates at four different speeds, covers 700 square feet, and can either stand alone or be mounted to the wall. 
The Rabbit Air MinusA2 air purifier is both efficient and ultra-quiet. View larger. | 
Alternating mood light is ideal for times of high stress. View larger. |
Capable of trapping airborne allergens and contaminants down to 0.3 microns in size 99.97 percent of the time. View larger. | 
Includes the RabbitAir true HEPA filter and the Toxin Absorber filter. View larger. |
Six-Stage Filtration
One of the most innovative features of the MinusA2 is that it is entirely customizable. Specifically, you can choose from a variety of custom filters and select the one that will benefit you and your family the most. Choose among three filters: Germ Defense, Pet Allergy, or Toxin Absorber. Each type of custom filter is specially engineered to trap and destroy different types of germs, chemicals, or allergens. The MinusA2 also includes a six-stage purification system and an activated carbon filter to fight off odors. Additionally, it's capable of trapping airborne allergens and contaminants down to 0.3 microns in size 99.97 percent of the time. Light-Activated Auto Mode Operation
The MinusA2 boasts an adjustable air quality sensor that changes the speed of the air purifier based on the current indoor air quality, so there's no wasted energy expended. There's also a light sensor that detects the brightness in a room and adjusts accordingly. For added convenience, the unit automatically switches to sleep mode when a room has been dark for three minutes, once again helping to keep your energy costs down. Finally, in Sleep Mode, the unit operates at an ultra-quiet level while still maintaining optimum efficiency, and after lights are detected, it turns itself back to Auto Mode. Mood Light Helps Induce Relaxation
The MinusA2 is unique among air purifiers because it offers an alternating mood light. Ideal for times of high stress, this special features helps normalize pulse and blood pressure while facilitating deep breathing, which induces a feeling of calmness and relaxation. Safe and easy to use, the MinusA2 emits zero ozone, is ETL safety approved, and measures 21.4 x 20.0 x 7.0 inches (WxHxD). It comes with a removable floor stand, remote control, and a five-year warranty. What's in the Box
Minus A2 Air Purifier, remote control, two "AAA" batteries, User's Guide, pre-electrostatic filter, anti-bacterial medium filter, RabbitAir true HEPA Filter, Toxin Absorber filter.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
 its ok, but better than majority out there currently. September 12, 2009
Pirc_defense_expert (New England USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Some points:
I have this and the the austin air hm-400. I actually like the hm-400 better because: 1) its louder, but it has a white noise sound (like an HCAV unit makes). The rabbit has a motor sound. 2) I dont believe this actually filters much on low or quiet.
The major selling point for me on this was the claimed noise level. I wish I had a DB sensor, because i can still clearly hear it at night if its in our room (on quiet!). I can hear the motor spinning. Maybe its a problem with the unit, who knows, but i thought it was suppose to be inaudible on quiet.
I have a strong feeling that the cubic feet estimate is not realalistic unless its on high or turbo which is too loud for me. I didnt notice any difference in air quality with this.
The mood light is stupid, but at least you can turn it off.
The charcoal filter is also a bit silly. They say its washable, ha! Show me how washing it takes out the smell. Be prepared to buy a new one a few times a year (30 a pop)
Pros:
Great looking
Energy star
electronic
fairly quiet
cons
price
doesnt filter what it says it does unless its on a higher setting
charcoal filter will be expensive to replace frequently.
MinusA2 review May 6, 2009
Julie M. Peterson (Ashland, MA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Shipping was super fast and customer service is wonderful at Rabbit Air. I can notice a little difference when I wake up as far as air purification goes but nothing dramatic for me anyway.
 Pet Allergy Solution, Quiet & Efficient, Solid Air Purifier December 31, 2008
Paul Newton
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have bought almost a dozen air purifiers over the last decade to help with cat allergies that I have. They have ranged from those made from the Hunter, Honeywell, Bionaire, etc. These were all intermediate units, ranging in price from $150 - $250 with HEPA filter technology. I don't have any cats, but if someone comes into the house that has a cat, the dander irritation to my eyes is detectable in minutes and can last for days after that individual has left. All of the air purifiers that I have used have "worked" to some degree, but they have two major drawbacks -- noise and energy consumption. I was drawn to the Rabbit Air MinusA2 by the use of its Brushless Direct Current Motor, which does have the potential to be more frugal with power than a traditional AC motor. In addition, the marketing for the Rabbit Air promotes leaving the Air Purifiers on 24 hours, something I am reluctant to do with past systems because of the noise and electricity bills.
I bought the Rabbit Air MinusA2 hoping the extra cost could give me a final solution to the endless purchase of lesser systems. The Air Minus system is made of quality material and the design in which it draws air from the periphery of the front cover is quite attractive. (Not a typical radiator design) I chose the pet allergy custom filter for my specific needs and installation of the filter set and start of operation was a snap in about 15 minutes. The system was indeed quiet with the only the highest two settings making significant background noise. In normal operation I set the system to the middle (3) setting. The noise at this setting is barely noticeable. Since I did not want to wait months to see my utility bill or stand outside and watch my meter, I bought a power meter (P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor) thru Amazon and made a check. At the lowest setting, the Rabbit Air MinusA2 used 7 Watts and at the middle setting used only 14 Watts; the highest turbo setting came in at 46 Watts. This electrical usage is as advertised and makes the Rabbit Air MinusA2 a system I can leave on 24 hrs and still use less electricity than my older systems. I have since bought a second system for the upstairs of the house. I have them set at the middle setting during the day and run them in sleep mode during the night. I clean the pre-filter about once a month with a hand vacuum. The mood light is bright and I usually leave it off. There is an air quality sensor that changes the speed of the purifier based on the particles it detects. At first, I thought this was a gimmick, but if you are dusting or vacuuming, and stirring up dust, the sensor detects that added particles and steps up the system to a higher mode to clear the air. This air sensor system is quite sensitive and is a very good gauge on the air quality in the house.
In summary, the low power consumption more than makes up for the higher initial cost. I save on average $20 - $25/month/system in electricity costs over the older systems, etc. The low noise operation allows me to keep the system on at night with no disturbance and provides better air as I sleep. As far as the systems ability to clear the air, if I have a significant intrusion of cat dander brought in by friends or family, it usually takes 24 - 48 hours to clear the air back to normal - which is what I would expect for a typical 3-4 bedroom house. The dust accumulation in the house has been reduced and the overall air quality in the house seems better. I have had the systems just over a year at this point and am planning to get new filter sets. There has been no noticeable reduction in system performance at 1 year and I hope that continues.
Pros:
Energy Efficient (7- 14 Watts at settings of 1 and 3) Energy Star
Attractive Design, Easy to Move Around
Ultra Low Noise (particularly at settings of 1 - 3)
Air Quality Sensor (Automatically increases speed in response to added particles)
Good Air Clearance
Selectable Filters: Pet Allergy, Germ Defense, Toxin Absorber
Good Documentation
Cons:
Higher acquisition cost
Filter Costs are high but comparable to the older HEPA systems
Unknown:
Service & Warranty Support(5 year parts/Labor), have not needed it
Excellent air purifier December 22, 2008
Joyce Hoffman (New York, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Keeps it promises. Quiet, effective but expensive. I needed to lower pet allergy symptoms and it seems to be working quite well. Also, pet odors have been eliminated.
If it is economical regarding filter changes, then I will be 100% satisfied but as it is new, I don't know what the future financial obligations will be.
Salvation has been found December 7, 2008
Toddias (Worcester, MA, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My review is more of a personal story than a technical review as you can find all of the tech info about this product elsewhere. I am sure there our other folks out there who will be able to relate to what I relay below and I have not seen other reviews (of almost any air purifying product) like it, so I though that I would chime in...
My fiance has asthma and suffers from severe allergies - both seasonal and pet related. We have 3 dogs and she has suffered for years with asthma flair-ups because of them - to the point where she was constantly miserable, could not breath, and would need to take 2-3 doses of albuterol per day just to cope. Bedtime was especially difficult and it was extremely rare for her to not need the medication then.
We tried everything...doctor visits, allergy medications of all sorts, moving our bedroom to every room in the house...putting filters on our fans and A/C...leaving the windows closed or open...using a variety of (less expensive) air purifiers - both HEPA and Ionic. Nothing worked and she was in constant misery.
Enter the Minus A2. I was out of ideas and doing my Amazon homework about air purifiers, once again, when I came across this unit. It was expensive but I decided to spend the money and try it out. I could always return it.
It arrived quickly and well-packaged. In fact, everything about this product says "quality". I set it up and ran it (I opted for the Pet Allergy extra filter) for a few hours that night while she was at work. As soon as she entered the living room she noticed the improvement in the air quality. We moved it upstairs and, lo and behold, she did not need to use her medication for the fist night in months! For 2 weeks now we have moved it between downstairs during the day and upstairs at night and she has only had to use the pump 1 time - and that was after she cleaned the house for 4 hours one day. This product has been truly amazing. I really thought she would never find comfort in our house again but things are so much better now and it has made everything about our time in the house better.
We have yet to try it out in full allergy season but I will be buying another one before then so the whole house can be covered all the time. This was literally a saving grace type of product for us and I could not recommend it highly enough. I cannot guarantee it will work as well for others as it did for us, but we are highly satisfied.
Just as an aside...we tend to run the product on medium or higher speed. It makes a bit of noise but we like the white noise at night for sleeping so we leave it set there. I cannot vouch for how well it filters on the lower speed but the Low/silent speeds are very quiet indeed - if that is what you need. The lights on it are bright but we turn off the mood light and face the unit towards a wall to deflect the power light. I am a light sleeper but the added light does not bother me.
I hope this helps and we highly recommend this unit.
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