Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #424 Jun 25, 2008 7:15 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hello Dusty:
Better. I call it wordsmithing. You're very good at it. Like some else I use to know.
Carmine D.
Would that be Tom G. by any chance? I'm sure he would appreciate the complement, he always prides himself on being well-versed in the written (well, in his case posted) word
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #425 Jun 25, 2008 8:10 pm
Motorhead wrote:
Would that be Tom G. by any chance?
-MH
That’s the way I read it.Carmines intense dislike for “all things Dyson” and/or his dealers is legendary.My before posting was based on the below definition which was not a glowing definition as Dusty’s.DIB
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This message was modified Jun 25, 2008 by DysonInventsBig
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #426 Jun 25, 2008 8:39 pm
Motorhead wrote:
Would that be Tom G. by any chance? I'm sure he would appreciate the complement, he always prides himself on being well-versed in the written (well, in his case posted) word
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #427 Jun 25, 2008 8:43 pm
DIB:
There you go again with your mind readings. You have to tell me where you had that course so I can enroll.
I like your definition of wordsmithing too. But I prefer Dusty's. Why? Dusty's is the exact same definition as mine. Word for word.
No apology necessary for shooting from the hip [again]. Like calling criticism of the u-bend airway joint just a pot shot at Mr. D, which is not worthy of criticism. Why? Woe is Mr. D, according to you. He had so much to worry about with the launch. WRONG! Shooting from the hip again. It was a major deal breaker for the dyson launch. It was poised to derail the product launch. That's the reason dyson corrected it quick like. A buck item that kills the $500 product sale.
Now..........enough diversion. Don't avoid the question any longer. Answer it! Swallow hard. Take a deep breadth. Tell us what you know about the compromised dyson filtering and when you you knew it! Don't fall into the category of liar and/or stupid. Sooner or later the truth comes to light. And the light is shining on you now. Tell the truth.
Carmine D.
This message was modified Jun 25, 2008 by CarmineD
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #428 Jun 25, 2008 10:19 pm
Motorhead wrote:
Hi Dusty,
Interesting the DC25 isn't in Canada, first time I've heard that. I agree with you that the DC24, while a compact yet powerful machine good for apartments, condos, and such, is limited by its bin capacity in most applications. I've also heard rumors about its brushroll not being aggressive enough either, but I inspected one at Target and didn't see (or feel) anything wrong there.
The DC25 to me would be much more practical out of the two; larger bin capacity and full-width nozzle yet still small enough to be considered a lightweight. As I mentioned in my previous post, it's roughly the size of the DC18 Slim, yet the carrying handle is positioned much lower so it is less awkward to lift.
-MH
I believe because Canada is such a heavy canister market Dyson held off on the DC25 and gave us the DC20 (aimed specifically at Quebec) and DC23 in it's standard version as well as an Animal version. To be fair, we sell far more of the cans than the uprights but I look forward to getting the 25 into stock, especially if it handles as well at the DC24.
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #429 Sep 11, 2008 1:09 pm
Consumer Reports in the October 2008 ratings gives the dyson DC24 a drubbing. CR labels it with the same criticism of the original DC15 Ball: Design trumping performance. Pet hair removal comes in at a luckluster Fair and tool use gets a Poor. Of the dysons rated [DC17, DC14, DC07, DC18, DC21, and DC24], the DC24 fares the worse of all, a characteristic it shares with the DC15 CR ratings.
CR to date is not impressed with the dyson ball technology with strikes one and two for the DC15 [full size] and DC24 [lightweight]. Still due to come to bat at CR is the DC25 ball. Based on the past record by CR for the dyson ball technology, there are reasons not to be even guardedly optimistic.
Tho these ball dysons are just a few months new, most big box stores are already offering gift cards for DC24/DC25 purchases [dyson's latest and greatest] and the 2008 Holiday Season is still a quarter of the year away.
Carmine D.
This message was modified Sep 12, 2008 by CarmineD
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #430 Dec 10, 2008 7:28 am
SEARS HOLDINGS, owner of SEARS and K-Mart, is offering the DC24 for $399 BEFORE a 10 percent mail in cash rebate and $50 Giftcard. Net cost to buyer is $309 before taxes. This compares to the recent TARGET DC07 pink for $250. Is a price trend emerging for the upper limits on big box store retailers' vacuums? $250-$300?
SEARS has already lowered prices on its brand of vacuums selling the Progressive upright, generally $350, for $250 all the time.
SEARS like many retailers is struggling to keep afloat. Biggest asset loss on the balance sheet this year over last is cash and equivalents. An indication that the company is using cash to pay down expenses. Not a good sign for a company's long term viability.
Carmine D.
This message was modified Dec 10, 2008 by CarmineD
Re: Dyson DC24 / DC25 Vacs: Sir James Brings his Ball back Reply #431 Apr 20, 2009 2:00 pm
Curious if any dealers here have any feedback on dyson's DC25 ball for likely repairs under warranty. Visited an authorized dyson dealer in Las Vegas who mentioned a common fault with DC25's. Any news on these from others? He had a half dozen DC07 and DC14 awaiting OK for repairs: All for clutches.
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