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JIBBERS
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A winner?
Original Message Oct 7, 2009 7:08 am |
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http://www.vaxmachair.co.uk/
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: A winner?
Reply #1 Oct 7, 2009 7:16 am |
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JIBBERS: Thank you for posting. This confirms in part the rumors that at least I heard [and 'turtle1'] for the VAX vacuum products in the USA. One would be a lightweight didn't realize it would have 200 Airwatts! Doesn't that rival the full size brand that coined the term for measuring suction power. Lightweight vacuum sector of the market has attraction and appeal even in hard economic times. IF the price is right. Click on the "Home" heading below and a picture will come up, and "Flash Movie" gives a no sound run down in pictures. Carmine D. Welcome to Vax Mach Air LightweightMach Air weighs a third less than conventional upright vacuum cleaners so carrying it upstairs and from room to room is a breeze. This super lightweight vacuum cleaner has a slim, compact design so it takes up less storage space too. 6 year guaranteeA market leading 6-year guarantee gives you complete peace of mind. Our UK-based Customer Care Centre is open 7 days a week and is always there to help. All floors/VersatileMach Air has two cleaning modes so you can switch between vacuuming hard floors and carpets, at the touch of a button. Simply switch the brushbar on for carpets and off again for hard floors. Stored on board the machine is a 3-in-1 crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool for tackling more specific cleaning tasks. Powerful multi cyclonic suctionThe air and dust sucked into the machine spins through a series of cyclones that separate out the dust before it reaches the filters. Dust-free filters ensure suction is never compromised for quicker, more efficient cleaning. Capacity and filtrationA 1.5-litre dust container gives Mach Air the capacity of a conventional upright. High-level H12 HEPA filtration traps even the smallest of dust particles, making it ideal for homes with allergy sufferers. ErgonomicThe handle can be adjusted to 8 different heights to achieve the most ergonomic position for vacuuming. An LED Performance Indicator quickly alerts you of any blockages, so you always know how well it’s performing.
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Venson
Joined: Jul 23, 2007
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Re: A winner?
Reply #2 Oct 7, 2009 8:54 am |
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Hi, Per Vax's online sale price, 180 British Pounds appprox., it would value at about $286.00 in our money. However, rolling the dice in consideration of the Miele's spiel I got about pricing -- tariffs, shipping, and so on -- I'd guess if we get it and Vax is willing to tighten its belt we'll get it at an initial price of $299.00. Don't know how it cleans but I do like the 1.5 liter dust capacity as it makes it appear you may expect some less frequent emptying. I may have missed it but I read no mention of its sound levels. A link to a PDF of the Mach's user guide follows. The guide states the cleaner's weight as 4.9 kilos (about 10 pounds). The adjustable handle also serves as the cleaning wand but the guide advises you to hold onto the cleaner when using it. Red/green light on cleaning head let's you know if the brushroll is jammed. As far as I know there's no carpet height adjustment. http://www.vax.co.uk/downloads/pdf/U91-MA%20Mach%20Air%20Series%20User%20Guide%20-%2009.07.09.pdfVenson |
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Re: A winner?
Reply #3 Oct 7, 2009 11:02 am |
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A friend sent me to the above website after I said I was looking to buy a Dyson DC24. The Mach Air looks, on paper, to be a better offering in terms of weight (less), size (more), capacity (more), suction power (more) and guarantee (more). But as it is so new I don't know whether to risk it as there are no reviews out there yet. Any thoughts? |
Venson
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Re: A winner?
Reply #4 Oct 7, 2009 11:38 am |
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A friend sent me to the above website after I said I was looking to buy a Dyson DC24. The Mach Air looks, on paper, to be a better offering in terms of weight (less), size (more), capacity (more), suction power (more) and guarantee (more). But as it is so new I don't know whether to risk it as there are no reviews out there yet. </p><p>Any thoughts?
Hi Jibber, The most practical and common sense approach would be to wait for votes to be cast unless your present vacuum has just breathed it last and you have to make an immediate decision on a new machine. I would not suggest buying this machine without at least a chance to look it over. Even the most promising looking machines may prove to be less than we expect once in use. Also, price is a big issue. If it were just a hundred dollar item or less and it appeared serviceable after a few quick kicks of the tires as it were I might not think much of picking one up if I felt I just had to have it. A hundred bucks isn't chicken feed but you feel less bothered if you make a wrong buy. However, this machine costs three times that and even me who'll buy anything twice would have to stop and think for a minute. Personally, I am curious to see just how sturdy this vacuum turns out to be six-year warranty or no. The vacuum cleaner I like best is the one with the long warranty you never had to use. Venson
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: A winner?
Reply #10 Oct 8, 2009 8:47 am |
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A friend sent me to the above website after I said I was looking to buy a Dyson DC24. The Mach Air looks, on paper, to be a better offering in terms of weight (less), size (more), capacity (more), suction power (more) and guarantee (more). But as it is so new I don't know whether to risk it as there are no reviews out there yet. Any thoughts?
Hello JIBBERS:
Short of an in home free no obligation trial [read ORECK] and not knowing the strengths and weaknesses of either [DC24 and/or VAX lightweight] you are left with one and only one viable option. Find a retailer that sells both and inquire which is better. Even then, we are all different in our likes and dislikes. Money permitting buy both from the retailer with the understanding that you will keep the one you like best [if in fact you do] and return the one that you don't. In the present hard times, I suspect the retailer will agree just to make a sale AND learn why you prefer one over the other. Carmine D.
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