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Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Reply #80 - 02/04/07 at 6:57pm

I tested the DC18 Slim (UK) and have to say it's a very impressive machine! To say it's only 200 airwatts with a 1200 Watt Motor it is very powerful for it's size to rate ratio! It's very light and easy to steer compared to the original DC15 The Ball! The petal release system is much improved and made more simple! I personally think the DC18 was designed not only to bring an updated lighter model into the range but to simplify the ball design! People found the DC15 hevay and bulky to use so I've heard!After all the DC18 weighs in at 6.6kg (200 Air watts) where as the DC03 is 6.9kg (90 Air watts)! I always told Dyson the DC03 needed to be bit more powerful!

Although the DC03 was a popular model the DC18 is a much updated version of the lighter upright dyson! I think already the DC18 here in the uK is proving a popular model. I know of 2 websites on and off over the course of each week run out of stock of the DC18, and actual shops to!!

One thing the DC03 has over it is the standard 2 HEPA Filters plus it can lay flat to go under furniture! The tools are very powerful on the DC18 same as the DC15! The cleaning head is narrower (probably the same width as the DC01) to the DC15 but has the same brush bar setup including a reset button! You can now remove the whole cleaning head (even get a whole replacement off the Dyson Website!)! I wish they had kept the medal soleplate on this model! The bin is smaller but has the easy empty release system on it using root 6 cyclone technology!

It remains to be seem if this is the way Dyson will go with it's uprights using the 2 motor setup and ball concept! Will they use the simplified ball technology off the DC18 to produce a full size model to replace the DC15! I noticed some shops have reduced the DC15 line up here in the UK, wit the DC14 and DC07 still the main model line ups to sold!

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old-timer Ultimate Member I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1223	Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reply #81 - 02/12/07 at 9:14am If I were you i would buy all the dysons you can get your hands on,and you can put them in gaskos collection,you know the guy that has 431 vacuums in his living room,ha,ha,ha, O.T.
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Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Reply #82 - 02/19/07 at 3:15pm

Quote from JD on 02/04/07 at 6:57pm:

I tested the DC18 Slim (UK) and have to say it's a very impressive machine! To say it's only 200 airwatts with a 1200 Watt Motor it is very powerful for it's size to rate ratio! It's very light and easy to steer compared to the original DC15 The Ball! The petal release system is much improved and made more simple! I personally think the DC18 was designed not only to bring an updated lighter model into the range but to simplify the ball design! People found the DC15 hevay and bulky to use so I've heard!After all the DC18 weighs in at 6.6kg (200 Air watts) where as the DC03 is 6.9kg (90 Air watts)! I always told Dyson the DC03 needed to be bit more powerful!

Although the DC03 was a popular model the DC18 is a much updated version of the lighter upright dyson! I think already the DC18 here in the uK is proving a popular model. I know of 2 websites on and off over the course of each week run out of stock of the DC18, and actual shops to!!

One thing the DC03 has over it is the standard 2 HEPA Filters plus it can lay flat to go under furniture! The tools are very powerful on the DC18 same as the DC15! The cleaning head is narrower (probably the same width as the DC01) to the DC15 but has the same brush bar setup including a reset button! You can now remove the whole cleaning head (even get a whole replacement off the Dyson Website!)! I wish they had kept the medal soleplate on this model! The bin is smaller but has the easy empty release system on it using root 6 cyclone technology!

It remains to be seem if this is the way Dyson will go with it's uprights using the 2 motor setup and ball concept! Will they use the simplified ball technology off the DC18 to produce a full size model to replace the DC15! I noticed some shops have reduced the DC15 line up here in the UK, wit the DC14 and DC07 still the main model line ups to sold!

Nice review JD. Any new on the new DC20 and 21?

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JD Senior Member I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 188	Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reply #83 - 02/20/07 at 7:51am No news on any other models here in the UK. Seem links on some UK sites for DC20 but no pictures or launch dates! Not sure what it could be! As for DC21 no mention of that didn't know there was a DC21 as yet. Where is the DC19!?
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JimB Senior Member I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 391	Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reply #84 - 02/20/07 at 8:17am Looking at upcoming product, I now Dyson has been advertising hard that they are revealing a new product at the VDTA convention in Las Vegas this week. I am headed their tommorow and interested to see the reaction of the masses on Independent Vacuum Store owners to Dyson's choice of that venue for an unveiling.
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Reply #85 - 02/20/07 at 8:39am

Hello JimB:

FYI:

http://www.vdta.com/LV07.htm

Note the top banner with the dyson advertisement.

Weather in Las Vegas has been unseasonably warm and in the 70's with abundant sunshine for the past week. Unfortunately, rain is forecasted for the rest of the week. A rare and precious commodity in the desert and much anticipated. Enjoy your stay and keep away from the casinos.

Carmine D.

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Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Reply #86 - 02/20/07 at 8:48am

Quote from JimB on 02/20/07 at 8:17am:

Looking at upcoming product, I now Dyson has been advertising hard that they are revealing a new product at the VDTA convention in Las Vegas this week. I am headed their tommorow and interested to see the reaction of the masses on Independent Vacuum Store owners to Dyson's choice of that venue for an unveiling.

Keep us posted Jim and if possible take some pictures.

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Dyson DC18 Senior Member Dyson DC18 Coming Soon Posts: 224	Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reply #87 - 02/20/07 at 8:49am Quote from Carmine_Difazio on 02/20/07 at 8:39am: FYI: http://www.vdta.com/LV07.htm Note the top banner with the dyson advertisement. Carmine D. Thanks Carmine.
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JD Senior Member I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 188	Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reply #88 - 02/20/07 at 8:55am Maybe it's the anticipated cylinder/canister version of the DC12 for the US market! Unless it's a robot vacuum! Does the pictures in the advert give clues!!
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Dyson DC18 Senior Member Dyson DC18 Coming Soon Posts: 224	Re: Dyson DC18 Slim Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reply #89 - 02/20/07 at 9:05am Quote from JD on 02/20/07 at 8:55am: Maybe it's the anticipated cylinder/canister version of the DC12 for the US market! Unless it's a robot vacuum! Does the pictures in the advert give clues!! Look close. Do you see a picture of a Canister? I do. That's not the DC18...
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