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₦15,000 vs ₦7,000: I Tested Both Fans in UNILAG Hostel. Only One Survived NEPA

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 I wasted ₦15,000. Don't be like me. Last semester, NEPA took light for 8 hours daily in my UNILAG hostel. I bought a "premium" ₦15,000 rechargeable fan from Computer Village. It died in 3 months. Battery couldn't survive Lagos heat. This month, I tested the ₦7,000 DP 2000mAh Mini Fan for 7 days straight. Same hostel. Same 43°C heat. Same NEPA wahala. Here’s what happened: **₦15,000 "Premium" Fan vs ₦7,000 DP Fan — REAL TEST:** | **Test** | **₦15k Fan** | **₦7k DP Fan** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Battery Life** | 4hrs on Low | 8hrs on Low | | **Charging Time** | 6hrs | 3hrs | | **Speeds** | 1 speed | 3 speeds | | **Survived 7 Days** | ❌ Died Day 90 | ✅ Still working | | **Size** | Bulky | Pocket size | | **Price** | ₦15,000 | ₦7,000 | **Winner: ₦7,000 DP Fan.** Saved me ₦8,000 = 2 months MTN data. **Why ₦7k Beats ₦15k:** 1. **Battery Scam**: Expensive fans use cheap 18650 batteries. DP uses 2000mAh Li-ion that actually lasts. 2. **Overheating**: Big fans over...