Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Here's the details of a trademark that Dyson has filed for a to-be-launched project, the 'Digital Slim':-

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/tm/t-os/t-find/t-find-number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=2552353

As usual, the trademark covers a multitude of product categories. Personally, I'd reckon the most likely candidate is a 'slim' upright vacuum, with a 'digital' motor. Dyson have used the 'slim' name before - on the DC18. The upright range has long been missing a product with digital motor. I would also be good if by slim, they mean as thin in profile as the DC03 - which could be hung on the wall and take up next to no space inside a storeage cupboard:-

The major downside was it's small, weedy motor. But if replaced with a similar model using a digital motor, it wouldn't have that same issue.

I never liked the ball at all. Had difficulty cleaning under low furniture, a fact that can be seen made easier by a Sebo X1.1 from this user on you tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUpt0xZO9U0

M00seUK wrote:

The entry was on there briefly for a few days, but has since been removed as it does not exist. DC18

CarmineD wrote:

Hello Carmine D Yes you do I suppose. The newer Ball Models are lighter to the DC15, and I think the DC15 does a very good job on rugs\carpets, but I'm told the DC25 goes one better! The DC15 was very bulky compared to the DC25 thats out now! It's a shame Dyson didn't (or maybe they are working on it!) push the DC18 Slim Model more, I like the DC18 especially as the cleaning head pertrudes the actual body of the cleaner. I'm hoping the Dyson DDM Slim in more than in the minds, and that they are working on this project. They need a model in the line up that can go flat on the floor to clean under low furniture without having to use the tools all the time. Heres hoping!! DC18

DC18 wrote:

I agree with you DC18.  Dyson is long overdue for such.  People's hope, as much as it helps to foster good PR for the future, is wearing thin.  Sooner or later dyson has to deliver to keep its credibility.  Not with a patent that covers every thing from A to Z and back again.  But THE product and price.

Carmine D.

Backing up the previous (since deleted) claim on the Dyson Wikipedia page, the 'Digital Slim' is confirmed as 'DC35'. It's cordless, uses the Dyson Digital Motor, an independently driven brushbar (1,400 RPM, with carbon fibre brushes)... 'the most powerful lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner'... however, I suspect that no-one reckoned it would look quite like this:-

http://www.binglee.com.au/home-appliances/vacuums-floor-care/stick/dyson-dc35-dc35-cordless-vacuum-cleaner

Dyson genius or market failure? They certainly seem ever proud to break from the accepted norm. I guess this could still be classified as a 'stick vac'?

Wow.  What can one say?  A picture is worth a 1000 words and in this case a belly full of laughs.  I wouldn't classify a stick vac by any stretch of the vacuum industry imagination.  No more than I would classify a Kirby a bagless vacuum just becuase it uses an after market retrofitted Keeler bagless dirt bin.  The DC35 is more a hand held vacuum with attachments.  Not a new concept for vacuums in the USA.  Decades ago HOOVER capitalized [or tried to] on the same concept in the 60's and 70's with the Pixie Vac and Handi Sac vacuums [the latter were called stick unless used with attachments in hand held mode].   In fact, GE initiated the concept in the 40's with the GE Tidy Vac.   A small handheld with shoulder strap and attachments including wands.  A number of vacuum makers have come before dyson's DC35 slim whatever it is.  Not sure what the price for this product is/will be but if it follows in the line of other dysons it's sure to be way overpriced.

Carmine D.

armineD wrote:

Sears has gone on the band wagon with this idea too.  If you own a Kenmore can, yoiu can purchase a handheld cleaner to tag on to your existing PN and wandsfor quick-ups without using the main cleaner.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02021000000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=L2

Venson

My Black and Decker mains corded hand held does the exact same thing!

vacmanuk wrote:

Hi vacmanuk,

Though it's for light work, have you found an advantage? 

Venson

Thanks Carmine / Venson – I didn’t know that this arrangement had been tried before. In the Dyson case, it appears to be a standard DC31, a Dyson Motorhead part and a connecting wand. Beyond this, it looks like very little additional product design has gone in to it?

It looks like it’s positioned for quick pickups. I imagine for the moment that the battery life remains the same? When I lived in an apartment with wood laminate floors, I would frequently use a DC16 handheld, to pick up debris that I had swept in to a pile. I can see how this new Dyson might be quicker in this regard. But one point puzzles me; why the powerhead? Surely if used on carpeted floor it will soon fill up the bin – wouldn’t a mid to large-sized canister be more suitable for a powerhead arrangement?

The one bonus I can see is it being cordless and much more approachable for quick clean ups and dumping. Maybe there’s a certain user case for it - it won’t have cost them much to develop and can claim a certain crown of being the most powerful cordless lightweight. I agree that the price (converted from $ASD) does seem too high,  but as said with the Air Multiplier, they’ll always aim a unique product like this, see which way the wind blows and discount if potential buyers act indifferent.