I wrote this review 3 years ago. 3/2006 and this dryer is still going strong.
This dryer is definitely quieter than most. I purchased it after I dropped my previous Quiet dryer from Conair and the clip that holds on the diffuser broke. No diffuser makes a dryer useless to me. I had to use my back-up dryer (not a Conair, the one time I strayed) for a few days. I could hear the difference when I got this new Conair. It’s much quieter and was significantly lighter. I’m not very impressed with the IONIC portion of it, hence the 4 stars. The diffuser is nice and big. It attaches solidly (without clips that can break) and really stays on there. The hanging loop is a big plus too. I will never buy another dryer without one again. I like Conair because they stand the test of time. I’ve never burnt one out. I need a hair dryer that can take a lot of abuse and Conair’s have always been able to do that.
Conair Hair Dryer Review