Plug straight in and it starts, no on/off switch or speed control, which is a shame.
Is about as loud as a battery hand fan and the blades are soft so should you somehow find your fingers in the blades, theres not going to be a need for a plaster.
The 1ft long neck is plenty to play with as you bend into position, and means there is no need to touch the head of the fan that gets hot after a few mins use.
Fine for less than a fiver