Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Dyson UK has launched (updated) the DC19-T2 which comes in standard and Animal models. New features on this model are:

Detachable Handle/Hose (allows click-fit tools to attach to end of the handle or hose)
Lightweight adjustable Wand
Dual Mode Floor Tool (replaces the standard 'flat out' tool which was on the original DC19 a return to the multi 'contact' head tool the DC08 and DC08TW used)

It has been re-engineered floor tool to remove more dirt from carpets and hard floors. It has the 'now' standard dual crevice and dusting brush tool too. Maybe the 'flat out' tool was not as popular on the original standard DC19!

See www.dyson.co.uk home page for first look!

DC18

Trilobite wrote:
Looks like it!

DC18

DC18 wrote:

The thing is, it doesn't look radically different from what has gone before.

As Acerone says, it looks very like DC19 T2.

(What does 'T2' mean anyway?)

Do you get the feeling that there are too many models in the Dyson line up, that are similar in appearance and function?

Trilobite wrote:

Hello Trilobite:

Excellent observations.  Perhaps there is a reason for the redundancy.  Perhaps not.

Typically, vacuum companies will introduce new models yearly with slight variations on the same theme, if a top seller.

I can't say any recent dyson models have been top sellers and its best was probably DC07.

Carmine D.

 

Trilobite wrote:
Definitely! However, I can't fault Dyson alone. There are also too many Eurekas, Hoovers, Mieles, Electroluxes, etc.

Though I may well be deemed daft, I see see absolutely no need for more than three, which still may be too many, of any makers vacuums per type. Go for broke on a super-duper canister or upright? Why not! Make a lesser model that is good but sans the larger part of the bells and whistles on the "deluxe" version? By all means, yes!

Any household can be challenged by just about anything when it comes to day to day cleaning and should have tools on hand capable of handling them as they occur. If I decide on getting a cat or dog tomorrow should I have to dump the vacuum I have after having spent good money? Should I have to retool my cleaning arsenal to deal with getting up bird seed if I buy a canary? I don't think so.

Whether the choice be canister or upright, one vacuum should be able to handle the needs of an average household. For those who an afford more, they are entitled to their indulgence in luxury as long as they are paying for it and I'm not.

I have been outraged for some time by this new BS about "pet," and this, that and the other vacuums as I have had too many furry friends and good vacuums of all types around the house. None of my vacuums came labeled re specialties but all did good work. The only creidt I claim is using common sense when buying.

What has happened is that manufacturers have started hedging their bets in regard to sales possibilities. If they can't sell to prospective buyers one way they try another. Mostly by pitching dubious function that have nothing to do with actual cleaning.

What infuriates me most is that consumers haven't had sense enough to say, "Yo! Get real!" As soon as the consumer can walk into a store with some semblance of real knowledge of what they are buying the better off he or she will be.

Venson

Venson wrote:

Venson,

I must also be daft.  I think one reason that Hoover (US) failed was due to so many models with little more difference than the model #.  I have said time and again that Dyson is following.  Also have to agree with Carmine (hate that) about DC07 being Dyson's best.  I personally do not like having to lug a canister around and storing it because a vacuum can't accomodate tools.  My Kirby is an excellent canister but who the heck wants to play transformers to convert it from an upright.

I also think that too many brands and models was a big part of GM's downfall.

As usual you make more sense than most. 

Too many models syndrome plagues the majority of manufacturers. At our store we try and run with a good, better, best in each line we carry.  For the most part it works like a charm (all though there is always someone that wants a different color) and makes it easy for the customer to decide what it is they require.  Kudo's have to go to Sebo in the model department...3 canisters and 3 uprights and that's about it.  Makes choosing what to inventory very easy.

Dusty

HARDSELL wrote:

Yes indeed.  GM competed against itself for sales.  Like dyson is now.  You can do that [add same models with differnt names] if you are numero uno in the industry with 40 percent market share [like GM was at one time in the USA and HOOVER is still IS today] .  Can't do it when your market share is 18 percent [GM's market share prior to bankruptcy].  Certainly you can't do it when you are a niche product seller like your fave vacuum brand.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Are you referring to Hoover as in the now defunct Hoover USA?  Remember they sold.  Too many models and pith poor quality/performance.  Only bought by those who listen to others and would not know a good from a bad machine.

HARDSELL wrote:

There you go still blinded by those dyson colored glasses.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

At least I can see through mine.  Hoover USA is defunct thanks to Dyson.  Get someone to read this to you.