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M00seUK
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Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Original Message Jun 25, 2009 10:06 am |
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In the press today:- http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23711862-details/Dyson+with+more+revs+than+F1+racer/article.doProduct details:- - Motor goes at 106,000rpm 'three times faster than any other motor'
- 200 watt motor
- 65/38 air watts (switchable power??)
- £129.99 GBP RRP, powered brush version £149.99
I think the devil will be in the other details, as we learn them. Presumably it's using the Dyson Digital motor? From the photo, the collection bin looks slightly deeper and has a more prominent release switch. It has improved max suction (DC16 has 36 air watts) so I'm presuming (nay hoping) that it can run in standard mode for more than 5mins and switch to a 'turbo' mode as needed? I have prefectly good DC16, but I could be tempted by something with a longer run time and twice the already impresive suction for car cleaning. |
DysonInventsBig
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #196 Aug 10, 2009 3:05 pm |
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Being British I have to say that I don't like the hand held cleaners by Dyson. Infact as a collector I originally suggested the idea to Dyson around 7 years ago and wrote a letter to the company stating that it would have been a good idea. However I've owned B&D products for well over 20 years and currently have just bought another one of which I'm very impressed with. Hand held cleaners should be small and easy to use; the current line up of the design just gets me down; far too big, too bulky and difficult to use based on its "paint sprayer" design whilst the noise is off-putting. I've also bought my mum a Vax Kone (here in the UK most DD products from the U.S are rebadged Vax now that they are effectively owned by TTI ) and I have been very impressed with it's general design even though it has had bad press ("Lab Test On You Tube").
When it comes to design companies need to look at how a machine feels and what it is going to be like in normal day uses. This is why I feel, if there is one product on the market that has the best multi versatility around then it has to be Dirt Devil's old but very well thought out Handy model. Yes it uses a mains power cord but I've yet to see any other machine that can beat it. Here in the UK we get the older model with the bag on the back although there is one available with a hard box at the end. Mine is about 20 years old, I use paper bags for it and there have been times when it hasn't got a bag, of which the soft bag can be used for it. Yeah, you need to whip out the attachments and loosen the belt but that's no hardship, particularly when you need something lightweight at the time. My friend who uses her Dyson handheld for cleaning out her car often changes to using my Dirt Devil because of the constant power and the roller beater bar. VacmanUK, It was a good idea then and continues to be a good idea. Did your letter get a reply? DIB
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CarmineD
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #198 Aug 10, 2009 6:53 pm |
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Hello Severus: WRT the potential advantage of a dyson handheld over the Dirt Devil in a blackout, consider this option: For almost the difference in prices between a dyson DC31 and Dirt Devil [$280], the DD handcleaner user can purchase the best rated portable generator by Consumer Reports. Pretty spivy! Carmine D. Basic portable generator, 3,000 watts *Est. $280 This Blue Max portable generator with its 3,000 watts of continuous power should be enough to run your refrigerator, lights… and phone during a power outage. Reviews say that this Chinese-made generator has some problems with quality control, but it's a good value for those who mainly need to keep essential appliances running during an outage. It includes two AC outlets.
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CarmineD
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #199 Aug 10, 2009 6:56 pm |
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Hi CArmine,
Please tell Mrs. D. -- Danke schön!
Best,
Venson
Hello Venson:
Jawohl. Ich woll. Sehr gut Deutsch mein Herr. BTW, when Norma read my post to see if I had it all just right: When she came to the part about the HOOVER Floormate, she quipped: "And I never will!" Stubborn German Fraulein. Carmine D.
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CarmineD
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #204 Aug 11, 2009 1:02 pm |
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Back less than 20 years ago Electrolux had a decent handvac that was battery powered and two speed and lasted 15 minutes. The big problem was the battery life and cost to replace them. People I sold never left me because I acknowledged the problem early on and wouldn' sell them one unless they really wanted them. Procare
Procare:
You name says it all in this business: You are a 'pro" and you "care." A winning combination for going the long distance. I sold Westinghouse canisters for a brief period after I threw HOOVER products out. W-House were not the best vacuums on the market by a long shot. I liked the sales rep. A young Jewish college grad who got shafted by HOOVER and suffered a terrible personal tragedy: The unsolved murder of his 5 year old daughter. When he jumped to W-House I put the entire line in my store. I stood behind the products and that was the best selling feature I could make to the customers who bought them. One of the best personal and professional experiences and joys in my entire business career. Carmine D.
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DysonInventsBig
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #205 Aug 11, 2009 6:34 pm |
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Not one bad-mouther has been able to belly up with a brand name and model from the cordless handheld category that out-sucks and out-filters the DC16. Surprise, surprise. DIB
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