Just my two cents worth of opinions I’ll add to the Dyson V10 discussion...
My Hoover REACT cordless (priced at $199 vs $500 to $700 for Dyson) has several features I wish Dyson had included in the V10 design:
1) Removable, Easily Replaceable Battery Pack.. you also could have Two batteries for extended use. I was able to buy (extremely expensive though) an extra Battery for My Dyson DC44! No tools, it just changed out with the push of a button, like today’s best cordless Drills!
2) Bluetooth Phone App to monitor Filters and adjust the Vacuum Settings to the users preferences. Basically more than a flashing “idiot light” I NEED control and information! Lol
3) Bright LED Lights on the Floor Brushroll! A HUGE peeve of mine with ALL Dysons!
4) Lower Prices on accessories and minor replacement parts! Dyson parts are WAY too expensive!
5) Function and Indicator lights and a Detailed Battery life indicator, more than three tiny blue lights! (If the V10 gives at least 25% increments, then ok but I’m not sure)
6) Saved my biggest gripe for last! lol Please don’t all light torches and chase me for this.. on my Hoover REACT.. if you pull the on/off Trigger and hold, it’s just like all Dyson Cordless... BUT Hoover listens to customer requests and if you pull the trigger twice, the vacuum STAYS ON! Lol it’s Not that difficult Dyson. But the Hoover (yes, I understand it doesn’t clean as well as a V6 or V8.. but the battery lasts Much longer on the Hoover, so this is why Hoover can make the constantly On feature)
Lastly, things that Hoover doesn’t necessarily do but features I wanted on this Dyson:
As high end and aesthetically pleasing as they make Dyson products.. WHY don’t they include a “Free Standing Charging Center! Something sleek with storage for all the accessory tools! Or in not a Stand, at least a caddy for all the accessories and attachment tools? Sure you can buy a Dyson hanging tool storage bag with pockets or the Black Dyson bag with no pockets for an outrageous price.. but you sell a fully loaded Absolute, for example with like ten attachments but no where to store them.. Kirby’s nice caddy comes to mind.
I wanted the V10 immediately but I still do NOT see enough changes and improvements to warrant $700 bucks, when I’m still extremely happy with the V8 Dyson so kindly gave me. I’m saving my Money for the Oreck Pod Cordless because I HATE emptying any bagless vacuum.. ANY bagless.. Hate it! Yuck Lol. Thanks guys, love all your points and facts and opinions.. it helps me make better purchasing decisions.