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DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
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Original Message   May 14, 2009 5:50 pm
This message was modified May 15, 2009 by DysonInventsBig



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Trilobite


Joined: Nov 7, 2007
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Reply #26   Jun 13, 2009 5:34 pm
iMacDaddy wrote:
Hi DIB,

The main observation that I gathered from these little mishaps is that the clutch does not emit any loud clicking/ratcheting noises that can be intensely irritating (for me anyway), like with the old DC07 and DC14.   It just stops the brush as an electric motor would with a shut off function.


Oh that's definately better than before. The previous screaming clutch was enough to induce a heart attack in folks of a certain disposition.

It's good that this new model can get more grit out of deeper pile carpets. Just a pity that it took Dyson a few models to get the brush design right.

Thanks for taking the time and effort to post your findings.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894


Reply #27   Jun 13, 2009 6:24 pm
Trilobite wrote:
Oh that's definately better than before. The previous screaming clutch was enough to induce a heart attack in folks of a certain disposition.

It's good that this new model can get more grit out of deeper pile carpets. Just a pity that it took Dyson a few models to get the brush design right.

Thanks for taking the time and effort to post your findings.



Recalling the many number of dyson models that were rolled out, and subsequently were disappointments, and then finally discontinuations [with HUGE numbers of dyson refurbs, repacks, and remanufactures], I have to ask if dyson's timing for finally getting it right [assuming the DC28 does] is too late. 

Carmine D.

iMacDaddy


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iMacDaddy


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Dyson DC28 reviewed by Consumer Reports: Earns "Very Good" score on carpet test
Reply #31   Jun 14, 2009 12:29 am
Consumer Reports has tested the DC28, and it has earned a "Very Good" score on the carpet cleaning test. They also noted the pet hair performance, as well as tool airflow performance. However, they made a note of how the DC28 may be difficult to push and pull on carpets....which can be the case only if you don't have the brush dropped low enough; like trying to vacuum deep pile carpets with the "short pile" setting.

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/home/2009/06/dyson-dc28-animal-upright-airmuscle-vacuum-consumer-reports-vacuum-reviews-ratings-best-vacuum-dc17.html
CarmineD


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Re: Dyson DC28 reviewed by Consumer Reports: Earns "Very Good" score on carpet test
Reply #32   Jun 14, 2009 6:38 am
iMacDaddy wrote:
Consumer Reports has tested the DC28, and it has earned a "Very Good" score on the carpet cleaning test. They also noted the pet hair performance, as well as tool airflow performance. However, they made a note of how the DC28 may be difficult to push and pull on carpets....which can be the case only if you don't have the brush dropped low enough; like trying to vacuum deep pile carpets with the "short pile" setting.

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/home/2009/06/dyson-dc28-animal-upright-airmuscle-vacuum-consumer-reports-vacuum-reviews-ratings-best-vacuum-dc17.html



The additional gadgetry in the brush roll housing adds to the vacuum's nozzle weight when pushing and pulling.  Add the usual vacuuming resistance from brush roll action, it makes pulling/pushing an issue and the proper height setting more important. 

Carmine D.

Venson


Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Points: 1900


Reply #33   Jun 14, 2009 9:20 am
Hi,

To be exact CR scored the DC28 as "very good" for carpet, "very good" re tool airflow, "excellent" re emissions, "very good" re pet hair, "excellent" on bare floors, "good" regarding noise but only "fair" in regard to handling.

Though I will never rush out to bring one home, these are the best scores I have ever seen for any single Dyson model by way of CR.

What I also wonder about is how long all this lasts. I feel it's easy to put a new machine through it paces for a short time but the true assessment can't be established until a couple of years or so down the line. How long will the electronic and pneumatic systems endure and are they easily repairable or replaceable by users?

Venson
mole


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Reply #34   Jun 14, 2009 9:22 am
As usual for dyson his inventions mean nothing to the vacuum cleaner buying public, no benefits at all to the buyer,just an  excuse to keep the r@d money flowing,

You guys talk about everything that means nothing to the consumer,sounds like research lab mumbo jumbo, when is dyson going to learn that a vacuum cleaner is a device for picking up dirt and filth from carpets and flooring? And that as long as the dirt comes out of the carpet the public really doesnt care how,

How much does this piece of artwork cost ? 3 or 4 thousand?

I see the famous dyson cyclone system cant keep up with an industry standard brush system,Oh no what do we do now,retards

regards

MOLE
retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358


Reply #35   Jun 14, 2009 12:36 pm
mole wrote:
As usual for dyson his inventions mean nothing to the vacuum cleaner buying public, no benefits at all to the buyer,just an  excuse to keep the r@d money flowing,

You guys talk about everything that means nothing to the consumer,sounds like research lab mumbo jumbo, when is dyson going to learn that a vacuum cleaner is a device for picking up dirt and filth from carpets and flooring? And that as long as the dirt comes out of the carpet the public really doesnt care how,

How much does this piece of artwork cost ? 3 or 4 thousand?

I see the famous dyson cyclone system cant keep up with an industry standard brush system,Oh no what do we do now,retards

regards

MOLE


hi mole

hahahaha...that funny....but heres an answer.....once all the hubub dies down they go on the shelves in the back...where they sit...then years later they  take a load to OPRAH[again] RACHEAL-AND CONAN......and JAY can hand them out as gifts to the passer-bys during his new show.....and if the beancounters  time it just right ...like say around christmas....DYSON can gift them to be re-gifted by our fav talk show hosts......there you go, over filled shelves are now empty.

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