No more corded vacuums to be developed by Dyson

[honestjoe68]

@luxkid1980

Hi Jason!

I totally agree and my main reason for Not buying a Dyson V10, but spending about the same for an Oreck Pod is simple... I still absolutely Love my Dyson V8 and use it often.

I love to collect all vacuums, like Mark @vacfan1982 I buy vacuums Not by the brand as much but by performance. I’m even more quirky as to why I buy a vacuum for my collection.. I’ve bought them strictly because I liked the color or design. I’ve got two very Similar vacuums in my Simplicity and Riccar collection only because I fell in LOVE with the Metallic Grass Green on the Fetch Pet.

So now I’m trying to buy different vacuums with unique features or different design so my collection is more diverse. I made the mistake of impulsively buying ALL the Hoover Cordless vacuums and they in many ways are basically the same. I love them, but unique or special design is what I look for now.. like the Oreck Pod using Pod Bags.

Thanks, great points and an excellent conversation amongst us all.. now if only Dyson could read this and LISTEN to their customers for once. Lol (Highly doubtful with Sir James in charge) NO shade, I promise.

 

[rolls_rapide]

"designed a very good product..."

I think that is a tad short-sighted.

Take a look at this - the accessory hose for the most expensive model of V10.

Notice the short length, as to make it awkward to use. Thus if you are in a cramped space (the car) and trying to clean under the seats, you've to somehow stabilise yourself whilst manipulating the short hose with one hand, and keep the trigger button pressed with the other. Not ideal.

Dyson could make three immediate design improvements:

1: a proper 'ON switch' - even if it only stayed 'on' on the minimum power level.

2: The option for the user to switch out and charge batteries separately, as previously discussed.

3: a decent hose length. Reasonably flexible and stretchable - probably of a similar length to the V10's extension tube. I'm not meaning a '6x stretchable stair-length' hose. More, a length similar to what was fitted to the original DA001, which in itself was quite short.

 

[vacfan1982]

There's always room for improvement in every vacuum cleaner.Dyson invest a lot of money in research and development and are constantly improving and innovating unlike some brands that will only change the colour of the outer bag

 

[vacfan1982]

Patrick I ordered a V8 today. I got it for a good price and couldn't justify paying a considerable amount more for the V10

 

[suckolux]

I really feel their decision to invest all research and development into the cordless market is a good one. I think for a while they have done the corded models up to a point that it would be hard for them to improve, so in my mind good call.Better market and more profit too likely.

 

[rolls_rapide]

Please do report back on your opinions of the V8, when you get it. I'd be interested to know how it compares to other machines.

 

[vacfan1982]

Will do

 

[suckolux]

I have physical limitations that have hit me with age and being the clean freak OCD that I am, have always cleaned daily. Before the handheld Dysons, that was a bit hard for me the last few years. Not live changing, but sure made it calmer/ easier.I find them and my old stand by dc 18, damn how many years old now?? very handy.

 

[rolls_rapide]

Dyson's pricing...

Seems more than a bit out, as the V8 models are largely dearer (£369, £520, £550) than the newest V10 models.

 

[vacfan1982]

Yes I noticed that. Very strange. They offered me a good price though so I'm happy.

 

[vacfan1982]

The V10 is priced between £400-£500 depending on the model. I got the V8 Animal for £250.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I once heard a Hoover rep say that

"Cordless, etc is the way to go". I have a few models. However, I'm still a cord AND bag guy, myself. I've never had a problem with either. None of my cleaners 'belches dust', for lack of a better imagination. Some will bash, 'poo poo' them. ANd, how many people NEVER change a filter in a bagless machine? "There's a filter"? I've heard, lolol.
WE know that Hoover has stopped Elites, for instance. The new thing is out now, almost too early to tell.....
I do have a few extra batteries and chargers for my machines, though.
But, give me a nice bagged, corded cleaner and I'm good to go.

 

[rolls_rapide]

"V8 Animal for £250"

Oooh, that's a more realistic price. Well done!

I just wish Dyson Ltd were more amenable to lower pricing. I've often had the impression that their prices are far too inflated. Surely their technological engineering costs have since been met? Or is Joe Public now subsidising the Dyson car industry too?

 

[vacfan1982]

They are definitely over priced for what they are. Their sales for last year were 2.5 billion.

They do reinvest alot into R&D and their customer service is the best I've seen but still very overpriced. I thought Shark might have forced Dyson to lower their prices but Sharks prices are now increasing too!

 

[honestjoe68]

Congratulations Mark! That’s an excellent deal for a Dyson V8!

I didn’t mind the upgrade from the V6 to the V8 because personally for me I wanted the improvements and was thrilled when I received my V8! I wanted the higher HEPA filtration, increased power in the floor brushroll motor and vacuum itself. I also LOVE the new design attachment tool connectors.. much easier to change tools one handed. Main thing I noticed is how delightfully Quiet the V8 is compared to earlier cordless. And I especially appreciate the “normal to max” clean power selector swith up top, conveniently located vs. the ever annoying (to me) push while pulling the trigger at the same time button. But sadly I’m Not seeing huge improvements like those from the V8 to V10! I’ll hold out for the V11 or V12 Lol

Mark, let us know but I can almost guarantee you’re going to really like your new V8! I think you made a great choice as it’s actually the best cordless I’ve owned. And I’ve owned about every brand made as well as all the previous versions from Dyson.

 

[vacfan1982]

That's great to hear Patrick

 

[rolls_rapide]

Re: Shark

I noticed that the Shark 'infommercials' are plastered all over ITV late at night. I still think their designs are ugly and bulky though.

 

[vacfan1982]

Those informercials are hilarious. That guy should win an award for packing the most BS into one informercial

 

[rolls_rapide]

I can't be doing with the constant barrage of ear-bashing from the voiceover artist. Obviously went to the same voice school as that 'Cillit Bang' bloke.

 

[vacfan1982]

Haha he must have