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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.
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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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
Location: USA
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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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CarmineD
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #206 Aug 11, 2009 7:40 pm |
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Belly up yourself DIB and tell us how many you bought/used and/or gifted away at $150-$200. Before you criticize the splinter in your neighbor's eye, remove the plank from your own. Carmine D.
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DysonInventsBig
Location: USA
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #207 Aug 11, 2009 8:17 pm |
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Not one bad-mouther has been able to... Q: [Can anyone] belly up with a brand name and model from the cordless handheld category that out-sucks and out-filters the DC16? Surprise, surprise.
DIB
Belly up yourself DIB and tell us how many you bought/used and/or gifted away at $150-$200. Before you criticize the splinter in your neighbor's eye, remove the plank from your own. Carmine D. Carmine’s out. Anyone else have the answer to my straightforward and fair question (quoted above)?... Anyone? DIB
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