I bought this to replace a 10yr old Danby . The controls on the Tototomi are intuitive, that's good there isn't much to figure out when setting up after reading the manual.
The fan can get a bit loud on the high setting, but is tolerable as I'm using it in the living room of a condo. Cool down of the room was quite efficient. The hose is bit short, but from what I've seen many of the brands have a short hose.
I trust the Japanese brands - buying locally at Forum gives me confidence if I have any questions or concerns down the road.