Kirby World confrence is Oct 24-26, 2014

[jscarlato]

I would like to see a nice red color for the new model. If Kirby repeats the striking blue color of the Tradition, I wouldn't mind that, either. Whatever the case, you betcha the new model is already signed, sealed, and almost delivered.

Without a doubt, "Quality, Reliability, Performance" has been the hallmark of our Kirby vacuums. One thing I admire is that Kirby offers THE model, top of the line, no step-down models beneath the signature model. To the contrary, take a look at the Hoover website and count the number of models they market in a year at the same time. A lot of plastic has been used up in their production.

I have various Kirbys in my collection, with the Sentria being my current daily driver. I predict that Kirby will turn a corner with it's new model. Despite any design changes in it's "evolution," it will maintain the Kirby tradition of being a quality machine. We can guess as much as we want, but time will tell if we'll be attracted to the new model. Just in case, I have a new Sentria II waiting in the box.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The Sentrias have

Plastic parts and the new Kirby will use even more plastic .
There is NOTHING wrong with plastic it's strong yet light weight .



Dan

 

[super-sweeper]

Well Dan, SOME plastics are top-notch, others, not so much! 

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Alex

Kirby will use top notch plastic . Hoover uses top notch plastic also .

Dan

 

[joshdonnell]

I hope they don't use more plastic. They should more die cast Aluminum just my opinion and very little plastic.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

If they are going to use more plastic on their latest model, then I will buy every remaining "classic" Dual Sanitronic 80 and Classic III replacement part that I can.

~Ben

 

[sebo_fan]

It would be cool if it was called "Evolution."

But then it would clash with SEBO, whose new commercial upright is called Evolution

 

[sptyks]

Kirby uses only...

The highest grade of high performance polycarbonate in the Sentria and Sentria II baseplate and handle which is not only lighter, but stronger than the aluminum used in previous models. This polycarbonate is similar to the Amodel used to make the new white fans which have proven to be superior to the old aluminum fans.

 

[ronni]

One wonders if Kirby or any other vacuum cleaner company employs the type of research discussed in this 1960 film presented by Corning Glass Works and narrated by former co-anchor, Chet Huntley, who with David Brinkley hosted NBC-TV's "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" from 1956-1970?

If so, I wonder what most consumers would want in style, safety, and utility--not just collectors or enthusiasts?

 

[vacman33]

So visited my local Kirby Distributor today. Showed me something interesting, on their recent order the floor care kits where a different color. Black dark grey and silver. So there is a new Kirby coming but makes you wonder if there's gonna be "huge" changes. Of course we didn't open the box up, but didn't look any different then Sentria 2, just different colors. Also no new name on the box just say Kirby.

 

[super-sweeper]

Kirby plastics are top-notch, but too much plastic will destroy the Kirbys' claim to fame! There's a huge gap between Kirby plastics and Hoover plastics (not saying the newer Hoover plastics are terrible, they're decent for the money!).

 

[kenkart]

RE video!

Did you all see that housewares dept..Can you IMAGINE actually going into a store and having that merchandise to choose from...I saw Westinghouse and Sunbeam mixers!!!Nowdays all we have to choose from is imitation Sunbeam Hamilton Beach and GE, most made in China, and Kitchenaid that does NOT say HOBART on it...its really sad to see how far backward we have gone..I do hope Kirby keeps its quality up and doesent go down the road of Hoover and Eureka!..oh to be able to buy a new Convertible or Eureka 260!

 

[kirbyg6]

I thought it was going to be a total redesign

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Who says

This part won't fit on the total redesign ? We will just have to wait until it comes out my dealer will bring me my two as soon as they are in . Speculate all you want we won't know a thing until October .

Dan

 

[kirbyg6]

Yeah I'm just going to have to wait for to come out in October can't wait