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Don't get me wrong ... I'm also glad they didn't depart from the classic Kirby design model. However ... COLOR please (black is not a color). Someone also mentioned this earlier and I have to concur: I do not like the "dip" in the rubber furniture protection band across the front; it looks...

I'm not ... ... normally a fan of blue living rooms because they feel too "cold" to me, but with that shade, and with your liberal use of browns, you've done a beautiful job of creating a "cool" environment with just enough warmth to make it comfortable for people like myself who prefer "warm"...

Austin!! That room is gorgeous!!! You have amazing taste. :)

Clayton ... Now THAT is a gorgeous machine!!!

OK Mark ... "Well in my opinion they should cater for small to medium size homes with a 12 to 13" brushroll. Why only cater for large homes? I can't see why they are so against offering a full sized Kirby and a compact Kirby. It makes sense to me." After browsing the web and catching a look at...

WAIT A SECOND!!!!!!!!!! Um ... did you say you have a brand-new BISON?? ???? ???? How much??

And by the way ... What a yummy-looking living room!!! Can we see wider pics of that room??

Wow! Look at all of that ... **COLOR**!!!

I think ... ... the "major" challenge of the Kirby design team is to maintain the look and integrity of the original product while finally solving the problem of how to quickly convert to the attachments. I don't care how "streamlined" the company thinks the process is, compared to today's...

What a beautiful, sexy machine!! Congratulations on your new purchase!! I came *this* close to getting one of those myself. :)

It's still a sexy machine, but ... ... can manufacturers grow some balls like their forefathers did back in the '50's, '60s, and '70s and use some color? And I mean REAL color. NOT grey. NOT black. NOT white. NOT beige. This isn't just Kirby, either ... this is pretty much the entire...

Tom ... "No one wakes up and thinks "I'm going to spend as much as a used car today on a vacuum cleaner that's heavy, outdated, doesn't have attachments on board, and that everyone I know of thinks is heavy". No one really (with the exception probably of collectors) seeks out a Kirby when it's...

Could it be ... Evoking the image of a Sentry ... guarding your home against dirt and dust?

Benny ... ... I would say "no". For a great many American consumers, if it's not in front of their faces at Walmart, Target, or Bed, Bath, and Beyond, it's just not on their radar. Most consumers do not consider Kirby unless: -- They're familiar with the brand because a familiy member or...

Well ... "But you're talking about spending well over £1000 for a vacuum. It's one thing to spend £279 on a vacuum - that amount of money is far more justified and easier to spend and indeed easier to get hold of. I wouldn't say it's uncommon for someone with an average wage to be able to spend...

D80 here ... ... and lovin' it! I even have it retro-fitted to take disposable bags.

And one more thing ... ... really, I promise. ;) As far as the demographics of American consumers is concerned, consider that the vast majority of Americans living in small homes -- homes so small and tight that the Kirby would be considered unweildy -- generally are unlikely to be in a...

And ANOTHER thing ... ... driving bigger homes: the demographics of the new "sandwich" generation. We're living longer, but not necessarily healthier. Builders tell me that one of the most-requested amenities these days is the second master bedroom suite -- preferably on the first floor --...

Rex ... "As it is-larger homes in my area are not selling.The "For Sale" signs in front of them have weeds growing around the signs!Some have been up for sale for a few years now!" I'm not familiar with your area, but as a real estate investor I can tell you that inability to sell homes has a...

Dan ... ... you are absolutely right about home sizes in America not getting smaller. The most recent statistics bear that out. And frankly, with how well-insulated today's homes are (especially the newest windows), along with high-efficiency heating and cooling systems (regardless of the ups...