Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

In the press today:-
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23711862-details/Dyson+with+more+revs+than+F1+racer/article.do

Product 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.

Acerone wrote:

hi acerone

i agree...you better  have it together and know what you gotta clean before you start...opt cord needs to be a must...and at that price it should have one. anything below 15 min is useless.....like the rechargable stik vacs...you do a few [3] mats and its spent..done .for 89$  you can get a tiny panasonic canister with a cord that will outlast and out perform them both....super light .

Acerone wrote:

It may be enough for removing surface crumbs, but nowhere near long enough for removing deeply embedded grit from car mats and carpets.

Nope, you have to have a mains operated cleaner to get the grit.

Trilobite wrote:

way overpriced..far too many outhere that can outperform it for alot less $$..[riccar,hvr,pansc,oreck]  .and just as durable . ...great tech with the digital motor..cool looks ...but not at that price.

Hi,

A main part of my argument all along has been affordability. There are far fewer of us now able to follow whim when it comes to spending. I'd love to be a fly on the wall in the Dyson accountant's office and learn just how many of these ACTUALLY sell.

The "turtle" is correct in that a small lightweight canister vacuum, bagged or bagless, is by far the better deal. A 60-buck vac with an upholstery nozzle can take you a lot further for a lot less money as it has potential use possibilities all over the house.

I make only one exception. As is so typical of New York, paying for something but getting nothing I mean, my car housed in a private garage that has no electricity. Because that meant that I couldn't just bring a household vacuum around from my place to clean the car, I got one of those little mini-can vacs that plug directly into the cigarette lighter for power.

It's a ten-dollar deal that you can't necessarily rave about but gets the job done with a little effort. I especially like its having a hose plus a small nozzle and a crevice tool. That makes it far easier to pursue dust under and between seats and other hard to get at areas.

I can't understand why Dyson simply doesn't put together some kind of electrical adapter to allow the same sort of power hook-up -- or maybe that's too simple.

Best,

Venson

Venson wrote:

hi venson

so true...i lived in chicago for a number of years and am all too familiar with a garage &no power...you made an excellent point....i think all small cans ,or rechareables especially should also come w a car kit hook up....but at dysons price point..it should be mandatory 12v/120v/rechargeable flexability..cords included...i know u can buy a converter with a cig  [plug in]  on one end and a [receptical ] on the other ...just gotta watch your amp draw....under 20$ if im not mistaken.

M00seUK wrote:
Thanks for the post/news.

DIB

What is the noise level on this new dyson hand held?

Carmine D.

James Dyson Unveils DC30 and DC31

Model2 wrote:

Hello Model2 and thanks for the YouTube clip.  I was disappointed by it.  Despite its length its lacking a good demo of the new product.  Couldn't hear the questions and even answers on occasion.  James looks terrible in the video considering he is pitching his latest technology and product. 

My question about the noise level was answered.  My 12 year old lab was half asleep/awake about 3 feet away from the computer.  I turned the speakers on low [my dear Wife is asleep], when James hit the power button on the handheld, the motor squealed like a trapped pig, and my lab jumped up and ran out.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

I opined that the noise and my lab's reaction was an anomaly.  So after my dear wife awoke, I tried again.  Lab in position about 3 feet away from the computer but this time awake and laying down.  Speakers on normal.  James hit the power switch with the revolving brush engaged.  Same reaction.  My lab was up and away in a flash.  She gave me a look from the hallway that asked why I was torturing her like this.  This is the very same pooche that follows me around the whole house when I vacuum with my upright ORECK!

Carmine D.