Who else thinks Oreck is dyeing?
http://www.oreck.com/upright-vacuum-cleaners/oreck-platinum-pilot.cfm
http://www.oreck.com/upright-vacuum-cleaners/oreck-platinum-pilot.cfm
Oreck is now even more crazy
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I wouldn't say dying. Would YOU say that about Kirby just because they're coming out with a completely new model? No, the brainchild behind the Platinum Pilot is to compete with the Dyson Ball. They're simply changing for the times. It provides a viable alternative that has a longer warranty, free service agreement, and IMHO as long as it's still manufactured here in the U.S. is a better quality machine overall.
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'Who else thinks Oreck is dyeing?'
Quite right! How DARE they innovate?! How DARE they try and offer consumers a better product!? First Kirby, now Oreck?! At this rate we'll never stay in the dark-ages!
Damn that positive correlation between linear time and the march of progress! I want to sweep my cave with a bunch of twigs!
Quite right! How DARE they innovate?! How DARE they try and offer consumers a better product!? First Kirby, now Oreck?! At this rate we'll never stay in the dark-ages!
Damn that positive correlation between linear time and the march of progress! I want to sweep my cave with a bunch of twigs!
Why would you think they were dying....
Not at all, I think they have made a huge improvement to an all ready great machine.
Once you have used the Oreck, you will know that it is not all that bad...I love mine.
Morgan
Not at all, I think they have made a huge improvement to an all ready great machine.
Once you have used the Oreck, you will know that it is not all that bad...I love mine.
Morgan
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Doesn't seem like a bad idea to me.
Now if they'd only add a slightly bigger motor, bigger fan, and a bigger fill tube, we'd be in business.
~Alex
Now if they'd only add a slightly bigger motor, bigger fan, and a bigger fill tube, we'd be in business.
~Alex
myvacsrock
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In my HONEST opinion...
I think it is genius! It seems well thought out and useful! Good job Oreck!
You're steping up your game, and that machine is the same as an XL21 and i love mine.
I think it is genius! It seems well thought out and useful! Good job Oreck!
You're steping up your game, and that machine is the same as an XL21 and i love mine.If you thought that was bad, check out this!!!
Really, I don't see any problem with the modification of the classic Oreck, although I would not recommend buying the first ones on the market. For people wanting a more traditional Oreck, there is always the commercial line. Same for Hoover and Eureka.
http://www.oreckcommercial.com/prod_more_info_or_series.html
Really, I don't see any problem with the modification of the classic Oreck, although I would not recommend buying the first ones on the market. For people wanting a more traditional Oreck, there is always the commercial line. Same for Hoover and Eureka.
http://www.oreckcommercial.com/prod_more_info_or_series.html
I think is is bad news because it proves that they are not doing well! Also, I hate it when companies change their best product! Why would they go from a 21 year warranty to a 10? I'm not liking it. What next, a Kenmore branded Dyson, Kirby selling vacuums at Target?
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If they were not doing well, then how were they able to afford the cost of the plastic, molds, etc of these new swivel joints? I'm sure they'll be keeping the traditional upright. As for the warranty, it's far from free. When a customer would buy a new XL21 upright, they not only pay for the high mark up price but the cost of all of the tune ups and replacement parts are included in that price. I wouldn't think an Oreck costs more than $100 to build, and that estimate is very generous.
~Alex
~Alex
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In 1908, Hoover's best product was the Model 0. If they hadn't changed that, they wouldn't have lasted very long!
Yes, that is true. But i'm very happy with my 2004 XL Classic, and I don't think a two speed motor or a swiveling head will really want be to trade my Classic in for that.
What I mean mean by them not doing well is that if they need change a product line 2 times within one year (which is rare for Oreck) that means that, in this case Dyson, is steeling their customers or taking their market-share. I just hope they won't come out with a bagless vacuum.
What I mean mean by them not doing well is that if they need change a product line 2 times within one year (which is rare for Oreck) that means that, in this case Dyson, is steeling their customers or taking their market-share. I just hope they won't come out with a bagless vacuum.
aeoliandave
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I'd like to try one out.
Well, it's no slimline sleek beauty like the Miele S7 (which has one major flaw in the hose department) but other than that I like it. Oreck designs their vacuums for hotels, motels, casinos and Monster Homes with acres of carpet and hard floor. Flashy massive SUV/truck looks in the front end with massive new blue headlights, Raptor Claw handle for big hands (doubles as a wreckingbar)and easily accessible large capacity bag in the back - it's the Hummer of American Vacuums. And that ain't at all a bad thing. And I like the soothing color combo and 'airwave' graphics on the actual cloth bag.
Dave
Well, it's no slimline sleek beauty like the Miele S7 (which has one major flaw in the hose department) but other than that I like it. Oreck designs their vacuums for hotels, motels, casinos and Monster Homes with acres of carpet and hard floor. Flashy massive SUV/truck looks in the front end with massive new blue headlights, Raptor Claw handle for big hands (doubles as a wreckingbar)and easily accessible large capacity bag in the back - it's the Hummer of American Vacuums. And that ain't at all a bad thing. And I like the soothing color combo and 'airwave' graphics on the actual cloth bag.
Dave
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I like the new colors and design of the machine, almost tempted to buy one, but I'm not sure yet! We'll see how well this swivel joint holds up, it might be very problematic.
~Alex
~Alex
So has anyone else seen the Ad on TV for the new Oreck steamer mop? Really looks neat. I too really like the Oreck. They may not be a deep cleaner but they do the job for the average person. They are over priced but then so are a lot of things.
Terry
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I personally have always loved Oreck, the commercial line has actually been in production for years, and years, I first discovered them in 2004 my Home Depot store used one. I visited my Oreck store here in Des Moines last night and the owner told me that his sales have actually been up, even with the introduction of Oreck into the main stream market (Target), He said that they have had a huge influx of people wanting to go to a bagged vacuum.
kirbysthebest
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Is Oreck dying?
For $599.99--It's dead to me.
For $599.99--It's dead to me.
I would suggest an Oreck to anyone with low-pile carpet. When my grandparents needed a new one, they asked me about the Oreck, but I told them that the belts would burn out REALLY quickly on their shag carpet. Now they have a Hoover Convertible. But it's sad Oreck has to compete like that.
In other news, TTI once again clones a Hoover as Dirtdevil: Introducing the Dirtdevil Vision Cylonic. (AKA, the Hoover T Series)
http://www.dirtdevil.com/products/details.aspx?id=M140005RED
In other news, TTI once again clones a Hoover as Dirtdevil: Introducing the Dirtdevil Vision Cylonic. (AKA, the Hoover T Series)
http://www.dirtdevil.com/products/details.aspx?id=M140005RED
williamr1248
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oreck is now more crazy
Hey that looks good to me. I have the Oreck Platinum upright and I love the machine. I have had Orecks that I really didn't like but this one really works good and so quiet and easy to use and store. Oreck service was excellent when I took it in to the shop last week.
I NEVER thought I would say I liked an Oreck but the Platinum set is great. Much greater air-flow with the canister too.
Hey that looks good to me. I have the Oreck Platinum upright and I love the machine. I have had Orecks that I really didn't like but this one really works good and so quiet and easy to use and store. Oreck service was excellent when I took it in to the shop last week.
I NEVER thought I would say I liked an Oreck but the Platinum set is great. Much greater air-flow with the canister too.
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