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Trilobite
Joined: Nov 6, 2007
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Re: Airmuscle™ technology - Dyson’s DC28... A floating head on steroids.
Reply #11 May 21, 2009 4:01 pm |
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So... Dyson finally admits that floating nozzles alone aren't the "be-all-to-end-all", thus a 'height-right' control is added. I find it pretty strange that a "new" cleaner does not incorporate the latest features (level 3 root cyclone?). And what about an electrically driven brush? - not on your life! - they're still messing about with that bloody clutch - albeit a high torque one now! (I wonder if this is to combat Carmine's problem carpets?) I think Dyson gives a DC14 each to separate design teams, locks them away for months and see what evolves within each team. Not very inspiring, is it? Oh, I see that the clumsy cleaner head is still present. Clearly they don't think low profile is the way to go. |
Venson
Joined: Jul 22, 2007
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Re: Airmuscle™ technology - Dyson’s DC28... A floating head on steroids.
Reply #15 May 25, 2009 1:54 pm |
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Another online 'review' Gee whiz, "pneumatic actuator, high-torque clutch . . .", I don't think my car has all that. The same results can be had more simply. I can't imagine one of these holding up in the hands of your everyday "it-just-a-vacuum-cleaner" type users. Venson
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iMacDaddy
Electrolux UltraOne EL7070, Bissell BigGreen Deep Cleaning Machine
Joined: Oct 29, 2007
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Re: Airmuscle™ technology - Dyson’s DC28... A floating head on steroids.
Reply #17 Jun 7, 2009 7:37 pm |
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Hey guys,
Just writing to let you know that I have obtained a DC28, and have been using it for the past several days. I'll have a thorough review up tomorrow (I'm busy carpet cleaning as of the moment). All I can say right now is that exhibits excellent deep cleaning (the amount of sand left in the carpets by my parents DC14 is downright atrocious). The fit and finish of this model is heads and shoulders above previous Dyson models, and the "airmuscle" tech definitely functions as intended. There are plenty of electronically controlled parts on this machine: the brush-lift cam, the airmuscle pneumatic actuator, and even the clutch is activated and deactivated by a motor driven gear drive. How this influx of electronic componentry affects long term reliability is yet to be determined. However, I'm betting it's $600 price tag may deter "it's just a vacuum" consumers, but who's to say that more affluent customers are more protective and careful with their possesions....more to come.
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 30, 2007
Points: 5894
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Re: Airmuscle™ technology - Dyson’s DC28... A floating head on steroids.
Reply #19 Jun 9, 2009 8:50 am |
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Hey guys,
Just writing to let you know that I have obtained a DC28, and have been using it for the past several days. I'll have a thorough review up tomorrow (I'm busy carpet cleaning as of the moment). All I can say right now is that exhibits excellent deep cleaning (the amount of sand left in the carpets by my parents DC14 is downright atrocious). The fit and finish of this model is heads and shoulders above previous Dyson models, and the "airmuscle" tech definitely functions as intended. There are plenty of electronically controlled parts on this machine: the brush-lift cam, the airmuscle pneumatic actuator, and even the clutch is activated and deactivated by a motor driven gear drive. How this influx of electronic componentry affects long term reliability is yet to be determined. However, I'm betting it's $600 price tag may deter "it's just a vacuum" consumers, but who's to say that more affluent customers are more protective and careful with their possesions....more to come.
Tacks, pins, nails, paper clips and the like will wreak havoc on the sophisticated gadgetry. The more esoteric the more problematic.
Carmine D.
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