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I still like my Sentria...


But I agree, they did take some parts and make them more cost effective. I guess I'm most disappointed in the belt lifter. While the internals are metal, the actual "Kirby" flip part is plastic. The G6's was plastic too, but it had a hook that makes it easier to turn, perhaps due in part it was broken in. But like I said, I honestly thought it was going to snap off any minute. It didn't, glad for that!!


Overall, the dual switch of the Diamond is very cool, but not a useful thing for me. However, I did as the dealer if he had a sealed NIB Diamond G, he said they have been gone for months.


Overall, I believe the Kirby Sentria is better build than my three year old Dyson Animal. To me, the Dyson looks cheap compared to the Kirby, thanks for AL chrome...but it feels more sturdy. Even the redesigned Sentria handle.


I can tell you this about the handle. There is chrome fascia in front and plastic backing, but there a full AL internal handle that is covered by the metal front and plastic back. So there is a full metal handle with the plastic top like the G6. but it seems not only lighter, but like you said not as sturdy. But then again, I'm not dancing with my Sentria, well not yet anyway.


Matt :-)


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