BREAKING NEWS: Dyson gives Shark a you-know-what!

[sebo_fan]

No HEPA filter for the expensive cost price? Oh that's another downside to add to the review then.

A real shame given that the MR SuperVac I have (similar to the Hoover Presto) has a HEPA filter as standard.

 

[marcusprit]

Being as I've seen the Vax for £250 and higher it should have a HEPA filter as standard. Could it be because it would lower the airflow?

 

[kirbylux77]

Well, personally, I would choose the Shark. I like the fact that the Shark has the lift-away feature, & the same powerhead setup a canister vacuum has, so you can reach under hard to clean places & get them clean. Plus, one other thing for all that criticize Shark....has it ever occured to you guys that the Shark is HALF THE PRICE. Even if the quality isn't quite as good as a Dyson, & it is slightly worse at cleaning, you're paying 1/2 the cost of a Dyson. As that little old saying goes, "You get what you pay for".

Rob

 

[marcusprit]

Indeed maybe Dyson will now have to offer more realistic prices.

 

[singingrainbow]

Irony...

You know, it's funny I was just thinking of commenting on this thread about how I believe shark vacuums are very good value and do have some very nice features and good performance. And I was going to use my rotator lift away as an example, I've had it for nearly two years and have never had a problem with it, plus I have really enjoyed the performance.


 


In fact, I was thinking all of this a few minutes ago while I was vacuuming with, you guessed it, my shark.


 


Then I smelled something funny......


 


Lo and behold, it appears the brush ends have started to melt as evidenced by the bits of chewed up plastic I saw falling out of the brush ends upon closer inspection. So much for no problems.


 


Plus, it really has not had much use over the two years.


 


I'm honestly not sure how I feel about shark now, I think that depends on how they respond to this.


Scott

 

[super-sweeper]

BREAKING NEWS! Do you know what this means? Dyson just admitted they're losing the market to Shark! Otherwise, there would be no reason to 'drop' the price...I say 'drop' because $449 still isn't worth it. I'm sure you all know my machine of choice...

 

[niclonnic]

Marcusprit, yes, Shark vacuums appear to be better values compared to Dyson.

Ralph123, I did check out the November 2014 issue of Consumer Reports at my local library. However, the Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away, NV501 (NOT the new Powered version) was evaluated at the time. Just thought you should know

Sebo_fan, much of the information I learned about the Vax/Hoover Air Cordless was from a video on YouTube. The uploader, FantomVacuumFan (who is on Vacuumland under the same name), made a video where he compared the Hoover Air Cordless to the original Windtunnel Air and demonstrated it. It's lengthy, at nearly half an hour long! The guy points out all of the changes and drawbacks of the Cordless machine.

Rob, I respect your opinion. The new Shark offers the best of both worlds with the Powered Lift-Away feature and canister caddy. I consider the Shark a jack of all trades.

Scott, yes, I have downloaded the Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away manual from the Shark website, and it appears that the brush roll can't be removed, so removing tangles can be difficult. Plus, with the brush ends melting as you've said above, you'll probably have to buy a brand new cleaner head, which costs $69.95 on http://www.sharkclean.com/rotator/professional-lift-away-nv500/parts-and-accessories/

Super-sweeper, this makes me wonder why some vacuums are so overpriced! The Hoover Windtunnel T-Series UH70120 could do the same job at $100. However, these cheaper vacuums generally have less features, such as shorter hoses and rubber belts that stretch and break.

Here is said video of the Hoover Air Cordless.

 

[sebo_fan]

Roger's video is a lot better.

 

[niclonnic]

Roger who?

Who is this "Roger" you're referring to, Sebo_fan?

 

[singingrainbow]

Roger is one of our U.K. members.


His videos are of exceptional quality and are very entertaining.


Scott



http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGb2zW5iipM&list=UUJ4CSnhUmaNELNcLUq-nrwA

 

[marks_here]

Every time I hear/read the name "Roger" I think of Mr. Humphries of "Are You Being Served" when they switched departments to the toy department & he was demonstrating the Wibbly Wobblies

 

[sebo_fan]

Roger is also a member of this forum and he is known as sensotronic on here. He's been a member of this forum before you, Nic.

 

[kirby519]

No mater what they claim. I'm not convinced to by either one. Both are way over rated. I will gladly stick with my Kirby.

 

[marks_here]

I have watched Roger's videos before. They are very informative & thorough & after watching them he leaves it up to you what to do with that information he has provided. That's just my opinion

 

[godfreys_guy]

Wibbly Wobbly

And sit down and discuss how nice it is living in wibbly wobbly land....
But little do they know - Spencer the Spider...fancies roger, and comes up behind him and gobbles him up for lunch! But there is no need to worry - because Spencer the Spider doesn't really like the taste of Roger, so he spits him out!
And they all lived happily ever after for 3.75

 

[niclonnic]

That was a good video!

I never thought a cordless vacuum would work THAT well! That Vax picked up a TON of dirt from the carpets and floors in Roger's house.

Not having to hassle with a cord is vacuuming nirvana!

 

[sensotronic]

The episode where they swap departments in AYBS? is one of my favourites, especially since I actually had the wibbly wobbly playground when I was a child. Being the BBC, they couldn't actually mention the real name of the toys which were Weebles. "Weebles wobble but they don't fall down."

What about Funtime Freddie who came with his own shower cubicle?

The part with the wibbly wobblies starts at 9:33.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewIh2npscno

 

[super-sweeper]

It's vacuuming nirvana until the battery dies! You'll be running back to the cord! 

 

[marcusprit]

I'm free! Hahahaha love it

 

[sebo_fan]

I had Weebles. Weird hollow eyes but above all lots of fun!