DéLonghi PACS1200HP

It actually did cool well .

The gas pipe can't handle any flexing.

The heating function is good in winter, but that is not why I bought it.

It has broken down every summer since I bought it in 2008. By the time it is fixed or replaced (3 times) the heat is over and I am exhausted.

Great features, fast cooling, dehumidfying power is very impressive and most important of all, VERY QUITE !

not as easy as it says to disconnect the hose. About it really.

Vrey good equipment ! IT's very quiet ! Not like the other portables that have the compressor attached to it ! You must realise this because the noise effect is very important. Four modes, very handy : fan, dehumidfying, cooling air cond and heating....

The release connection is not near easy as said....but with patience and being careful it can be achieved quite easily. No other cons....very good product.

The unit is fantastic, it's cooling and heating features are great, and its smart mode (where the unit decides the best fan speed and whether heating or cooling should be used to keep a comfortable temp) is fantastic, it's very quiet and for that I am...

Heres the nail in the coffin though. The 'outdoor' unit, cannot be subject to any weather condition, I find these type of instructions appauling, as its an outdoor unit. There is mention of a protective cover in the users manual which can't be found...

Great at cooling! Whisper quiet too -- the split system means the noisy part goes outside, but even that isn't very loud. Has 3 fan speeds with each one being a little louder than the lower, but the lowest level is all I need and it's quite powerful....

If you have children: beware! The indoor unit's air vent faces up, which means it's open season for dropping small items into it (coins, etc). I actually went to Bunnings and paid 35c for a bit of fly screen to super-glue over the vent to prevent this....