Anyone bought one of these lately? Any recommendations or ones to avoid?

With a bairn due in October it's going to be pretty sweaty in it's first months so reckon I'm going to need one of these units.

The quieter the better really.

Not too bothered over price once I'm getting good value.

I have a Nobo Cool. It's a Chinese mass produced one but works like a charm. I got it from Harvey Norman and the guy there said they don't get any back with faults etc. I've had mine for 4 years in humid queensland and it's great. Not super quiet but very effective. I generally cool my bedroom and then turn it off and just use the fan function which is very quiet. It's not too bad on power either. My summer bill is only about 5% more than other seasons.

Best of luck with the new addition!

Evaporative are quieter. Refridgerated are better but need to vent exhaust heat.

Evaporative are useless, as I found out this week. It's going back for a gas one. Most use little power, just don't go overboard on the btu rating and buy a big one you dont need. 9-12k btu will cool a medium room with doors fine.