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Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Original Message Jul 7, 2008 5:05 am |
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Has anyone seen this yet? It just hit the shelves a couple of weeks ago at Wal-Mart (not even on the Hoover or WM website at this point), I picked one up around that time after speaking to Tom G. (who was the first one to tell me about it) but had neglected to post about it on here until now. I finished posting a review in the Reviews section, needless to say I am very impressed with the machine now that I have been using it for a couple of weeks and highly encourage everyone to at least head to Wal-Mart and check it out. For those of you who haven't seen it, TTI/Hoover has finally jumped on the multi-cyclone bandwagon after experimenting with dual-cyclone for a couple of years with the Mach series, and only recently getting *that* right with a redesigned shroud for the Mach 3. This Whisper is completely different, it's a copy of a Root Cyclone Dyson and a damn good one at that. At $120 I am blown away by the type of machine it is, very substantial and not cheap-feeling by any means. It's a completely new design, and appears to contain elements of the Mach series, the failed "One" cleaner in the UK, and, oddly enough, the LG/Kenmore Premalite. At first glance it appears to be a dual-cyclone machine, until you either look at the side of the box or separate the two halves of the cyclone assembly. Indeed, there are 6 high-efficiency cyclones hidden above the bin, and they look just like a Dyson's. You will also notice the cyclonic "arrows" on the Hoover logo in front, for added emphasis  Carpet performance is good, it handles very nicely (positive weight) and the double-chevron brushroll helps pull the machine along; the bristles are soft but still effective. What sets it apart from the Dyson though is above-floor cleaning convenience. You push a button and the handle wand releases, you do not even have to let go of the handle; you're using the SAME ergonomic handle you just vacuumed the carpet with. The wand is long as well, and does not need to be inverted for use. There are only 2 attachments, and the wand isn't adjustable, but the brush/upholstery tool is, I presume to reach tight spaces. I suppose if worse comes to worse other standard 1 1/4" attachments could work, it appears to be the same though I have not tried it. I'll check that out further and post the findings. The motor is soft-starting (like the Hoover Z), and the brushroll (driven by a separate motor) automatically starts and stops when the handle is lowered or raised, if the brushroll switch is on. There are also 2 indicator lights showing when the brushroll is on, and when the suction is blocked.
This machine is basically a Dyson DC07 or DC14...at a third of the price. Being a Dyson fan I hate to say it, but Dyson may be facing some competition with this machine as far as regular uprights are concerned, once it is more widely available and more people find out about it. It's no match for the DC17 in terms of performance, obviously, but I can't see any reason why the 7 or 14 would be more desirable, as strange as that sounds. If it was inexpensive and worked well but cheaply made, then it's obvious the Dyson would be the clear winner (as it usually is), but that's the thing...this machine does not seem to be cheaply made at all. Definitely no WindTunnel here and I can't see why it wouldn't last a reasonable length of time. On the other hand, while possibly not-so-good news for Dyson this could be some positive news for Hoover, perhaps the first of many machines to come? It will be interesting to see what the future holds.
-MH
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #34 Jul 10, 2008 4:39 pm |
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As far as the Eureka Boss Smart goes, it just shows the power of being rated a "best buy" by Consumer Reports. It was our best selling Eureka too at least until it didn't show up in the last issue. Now it doesn't even get a second look.
Dusty
Hey Dust Man:
I thought it was because the EUREKA Boss Smart Vac upright has a huge sticker on it that says it cleans 60 times better than a dyson. BTW, in the yearly CR editions for best buy in appliances and the new subscriber mail outs, the EUREKA Boss Smart vac still gets the recommendation as Best Buy for vacuums. Often with a picture of a yellow dyson with the CR verbage: More money doesn't buy you better performance in vacuums. That's from CR's hand not mine. Carmine D.
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HARDSELL
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #35 Jul 10, 2008 6:22 pm |
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Hey Dust Man: I thought it was because the EUREKA Boss Smart Vac upright has a huge sticker on it that says it cleans 60 times better than a dyson. BTW, in the yearly CR editions for best buy in appliances and the new subscriber mail outs, the EUREKA Boss Smart vac still gets the recommendation as Best Buy for vacuums. Often with a picture of a yellow dyson with the CR verbage: More money doesn't buy you better performance in vacuums. That's from CR's hand not mine. Carmine D. Are you talking about the testers that reported Hoover WT to nave excelent exhaust emissions when outside tests found them to be very unacceptable? This is supposed to be a HEPA vac,
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dusty
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #36 Jul 10, 2008 6:24 pm |
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Hey Dust Man: I thought it was because the EUREKA Boss Smart Vac upright has a huge sticker on it that says it cleans 60 times better than a dyson. BTW, in the yearly CR editions for best buy in appliances and the new subscriber mail outs, the EUREKA Boss Smart vac still gets the recommendation as Best Buy for vacuums. Often with a picture of a yellow dyson with the CR verbage: More money doesn't buy you better performance in vacuums. That's from CR's hand not mine. Carmine D. The sticker actually reads "cleans 60% better than dyson" and then of couse the proverbial asteric *on plush carpet compared to a DC07. Interesting that even with CR's best buy rating the DC07 achieves higher user ratings based on reviews on the CR site itself. Dusty
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #38 Jul 11, 2008 6:31 am |
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Hey Guys: Talking green for vacuums and acting green are two very different things. If vacuum makers, who cater to big box retail stores [HOOVER, EUREKA, DIRT DEVIL, dyson] were concerned about the environment, they'd be making metal vacuums and not plastic throw-aways. BTW, the Wal*Mart Super store in LV stocks more racks of bagless filters than paper bags. Why? Concerned about going green? Yes, indeed. Green as in the color of US money. Big box stores make more money on the sale of an average price bagless vacuum filter than 10 packs of paper bags. The HOOVER nano lite bagless sells for $50. The filter is $15! The HOOVER Tempo sells for about the same and the paper bags are $2-$3 each. Not surprising on the rave dyson reviews. People plunk down $500 plus on a big box store dyson and justify the wisdom [lack thereof] of the purchase by praising it. I call it the honeymoon purchase time. Americans, in a good economy, will buy anything once. Classic example is the Regina Electrik Broom. Worse floorcare product ever made and sold. Many sold for years and years. Oftentimes for the same price or more than a decent full size vacuum, over $100. Pyramid schemes thrive on this human frailty and mentality. Suck others in by praising the benefits over the costs. I believe in the famous words of the great American philosophers: Lucky1, PT Barnum, and Forrest Gump. The latter said: Stupid is what stupid does! Carmine D.
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #39 Jul 11, 2008 7:07 am |
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The sticker actually reads "cleans 60% better than dyson" and then of couse the proverbial asteric *on plush carpet compared to a DC07.
Dusty
So Dust Man, what are you saying exactly by the above? EUREKA cleans better than a dyson DC07.
Or, are you impugning the DC07 on plush carpets? [DIB, DC18, Motor are you out there?] Are you siding with MOLE and I, the dyson critics. Heaven forbid that we are right. And Vacuumfreake! Or, are you saying that the DC07, the signature dyson vacuum with THE MOST AIR WATTS of 270, is the best dyson to use for a vacuum test comparison by EUREKA? Which is it? Even an excellent wordsmither like you can't have it both ways. Want to try? BTW, did anyone answer MOLE on what spec dysoners use these days to boast the superiority of dysons? Use to be air watts. I heard that until I was ready to burst. No more. Gone from 270 to 200 and less. What is it now, I missed it? US $$$. That's way down too! Carmine D.
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HARDSELL
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #40 Jul 11, 2008 8:19 am |
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Hey Guys: Talking green for vacuums and acting green are two very different things. If vacuum makers, who cater to big box retail stores [HOOVER, EUREKA, DIRT DEVIL, dyson] were concerned about the environment, they'd be making metal vacuums and not plastic throw-aways. BTW, the Wal*Mart Super store in LV stocks more racks of bagless filters than paper bags. Why? Concerned about going green? Yes, indeed. Green as in the color of US money. Big box stores make more money on the sale of an average price bagless vacuum filter than 10 packs of paper bags. The HOOVER nano lite bagless sells for $50. The filter is $15! The HOOVER Tempo sells for about the same and the paper bags are $2-$3 each. Not surprising on the rave dyson reviews. People plunk down $500 plus on a big box store dyson and justify the wisdom [lack thereof] of the purchase by praising it. I call it the honeymoon purchase time. Americans, in a good economy, will buy anything once. Classic example is the Regina Electrik Broom. Worse floorcare product ever made and sold. Many sold for years and years. Oftentimes for the same price or more than a decent full size vacuum, over $100. Pyramid schemes thrive on this human frailty and mentality. Suck others in by praising the benefits over the costs. I believe in the famous words of the great American philosophers: Lucky1, PT Barnum, and Forrest Gump. The latter said: Stupid is what stupid does! Carmine D. Not surprised about the filters. The pleated Hoover filters should be disposed after each vacuuming.
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dusty
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #41 Jul 11, 2008 9:59 am |
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So Dust Man, what are you saying exactly by the above? EUREKA cleans better than a dyson DC07. Or, are you impugning the DC07 on plush carpets? [DIB, DC18, Motor are you out there?] Are you siding with MOLE and I, the dyson critics. Heaven forbid that we are right. And Vacuumfreake! Or, are you saying that the DC07, the signature dyson vacuum with THE MOST AIR WATTS of 270, is the best dyson to use for a vacuum test comparison by EUREKA? Which is it? Even an excellent wordsmither like you can't have it both ways. Want to try? BTW, did anyone answer MOLE on what spec dysoners use these days to boast the superiority of dysons? Use to be air watts. I heard that until I was ready to burst. No more. Gone from 270 to 200 and less. What is it now, I missed it? US $$$. That's way down too! Carmine D. Actually I was pointing out the fact that manufacturers market the claim in the biggest boldest print followed by the * and the very fine print. Most people don't bother with the fine print, they just see the claim and buy based on that. The 4870 cleans plush carpets better than the Dyson. I don't think many would disagree. Does this automatically make me a Eureka groupie and a Dyson hater now? That does seem to be the way it works around here. Different vacuums for different applications, it's as simple as that. Air watts is purely a mathematical formula that equates to squat when it comes to cleaning. Didn't Hoover start that trend btw? I seen to recall them using "cleaning amps" or something along those lines. Dusty
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CarmineD
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #42 Jul 11, 2008 12:05 pm |
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The 4870 cleans plush carpets better than the Dyson. I don't think many would disagree.....Different vacuums for different applications, it's as simple as that.
Dusty
Well Dust Man,
Would you care to explain your reasons for saying that the EUREKA Boss Smart vacuum will outclean a dyson DC07 by 60 percent on plush carpets? Is it the brush roll? Is it the height adjustment? Perhaps both? Expound for us. Air watts are meaningless. Good to hear you say it too. MOLE and I told dysoners here for years that air watts is a farce. They [and I'd be happy to tell you who they are if you ask] didn't believe it until dyson started skimping on the air watts as it improved the design and performance of its brush rolls. Air Watts was the dysoners' battle cry. Now, dyson and its fans avoid any mention of air watts. Farcical measure. Don't mean a thing if all the dyson brush rolls can do is sing [clutch chatter and ratcheting noise are the technical terms]. BTW, the cleaning amps are useless too. No doubt the reason they are long gone. Same for amps. Nothing to do with rug cleaning performance. Not a thing. Carmine D.
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HARDSELL
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Re: Hoover Whisper upright at Wal-Mart
Reply #43 Jul 11, 2008 4:23 pm |
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Well Dust Man, Would you care to explain your reasons for saying that the EUREKA Boss Smart vacuum will outclean a dyson DC07 by 60 percent on plush carpets? Is it the brush roll? Is it the height adjustment? Perhaps both? Expound for us. Air watts are meaningless. Good to hear you say it too. MOLE and I told dysoners here for years that air watts is a farce. They [and I'd be happy to tell you who they are if you ask] didn't believe it until dyson started skimping on the air watts as it improved the design and performance of its brush rolls. Air Watts was the dysoners' battle cry. Now, dyson and its fans avoid any mention of air watts. Farcical measure. Don't mean a thing if all the dyson brush rolls can do is sing [clutch chatter and ratcheting noise are the technical terms]. I wonder why the DC07 still our performs all the newer Dysons. You have also said that each new model is inferior. A brush roll with no suction (like on the Oreck) is also inefficient. BTW, the cleaning amps are useless too. No doubt the reason they are long gone. Same for amps. Nothing to do with rug cleaning performance. Not a thing. I think Hoover used cleaning amps in advertising for years. They left with Hoover. You once made a claim about amps and performance. I told you then that they meant nothing. Carmine D.
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