Quote from: oldfastwin on February 15, 2011, 08:51:56 AM
Hard to find much these days made like that. "Built like a tank" aren't words used very often any more. That vac will probably last another ten years. Easy. People like light weight stuff so using plastic makes them happy and saves the manufacturer money. Guess a titanium and carbon fiber vac is out of the question.

Titanium would be good, but the carbon fiber is not so good for banging into stuff.

Dyson ROCKS!!! Have had it since 2004 with no problems.

WE got one last year for my wife's wedding shower. Its the non ball animal one. I have a 110lb Golden that if you don't keep up with him the hair is like tumbleweeds. The best attachment is the small beater brush to clean pet hair. You just have to remember to wash out the filter and canister every once in a while. I don't know how we lived with out it.

Quote from: Triple J on February 14, 2011, 11:31:21 AM
We have a pre-ball Dyson. It rocks about as much as a vacuum is capable of rocking.  

+2. I actually prefer this to the ball, but I've had the animal since '05 and haven't done anything, but empty and rinse filter. Never having to do anything cost wise for it is awesome. So if cost is an issue, you could look at a DC-14 animal. I also have the portable one which rocks.

Can't beat the Dyson Animal if you have pets.  Shortly after getting my Lab I realized my old Eureka was going to cost me a lot in bags I had to get a canister vacc.  The price was a bit tough to take, but once I got it home and did the floors all the buyer's remorse went away. 

Just saw this on slickdeals for any bargain vacuum shoppers out there
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/47675/sears.com-dyson-vacuum-cleaners-dc17-upright-241-dc23-motorhead-295

Reviving this old Dyson thread - we have two cats that between eating and pooping, shedding is their other most favorite thing to do and I REALLY want a Dyson.   With temps rising rapidly in Phoenix they are in major shed mode.  Thing is, I don't know which model I want.  I didn't realize there were so many until I started looking into them.  DC this one or DC that one ... which one do I want?  Help please?

I am sorry to say I still haven't made the jump and bought one. Given the current finances it's just difficult to look at myself in the mirror knowing I spent that much on a vacuum. Yeah, I know they kick ass but... Your post about the shedding does strike a nerve though. Our pooch (aka: fur monster!) will soon be loosing her winter coat too and the fur on the floor factor will sky rocket. It may be worth skipping a mortgage payment and getting the Dyson!!

I'm thinking the DC-25 would be the one you want. Not much difference between your cat fur problem and my fur monster dilemma.

Quote from: SheMonster on April 05, 2011, 11:46:15 AM
Reviving this old Dyson thread - we have two cats that between eating and pooping, shedding is their other most favorite thing to do and I REALLY want a Dyson.   With temps rising rapidly in Phoenix they are in major shed mode.  Thing is, I don't know which model I want.  I didn't realize there were so many until I started looking into them.  DC this one or DC that one ... which one do I want?  Help please?

ok, so im totally not the home shopping kind of person.. but for a dyson i make an exception.. so hsn.com is helpful because they give full descriptions & they have reviews from people that have bought each of the vacuums annnd you can do flex payments to your credit card instead of paying $500 all in one shot..

http://home-solutions.hsn.com/dyson-floor-care-upright-vacuums_c-hw0108_a-2699-7399_xc.aspx?prev=hp!sf!7399&cm_re=department_carousel*page1_spot1_image*Dyson_update&ccm=hw|2699

That's the thing I am debating with myself - do I really need to spend $500 for the DC25 vacuum?  Or would a less expensive model be sufficient for the job?   There are 25 different Dyson models from DC11 to DC35, and cover every price point in between.  Does anyone have shedding house cats and a smaller/less expensive Dyson than the DC25 they would recommend for the job?

We have the one sold at Costco...when we bought it. Still, it looks similar to the DC17 they sell now. No cats, but 2 dogs and it works very well. 

we have had our dc-25 for a few years and it's still wonderful. Totally worth the $500.

I had been kicking the idea of getting one for a few months now, and just bit the bullet.  Macy's is running a special on the DC25 Animal; it's listed at $439.99 on their website.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=340369&CategoryID=23481#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D96

So I go down there, knowing that they will usually offer a discount on initial purchases if you open up a line of credit with them.  I get there, they have two left and both of them are marked at $399.  Couple that with the 15% discount for getting a store card, and I'm SOLD!! 

Now I've just got to get it out of the box and start hoovering... 

Consumer reports recently did an article comparing vacuums and the gist of it was you really do get what you pay for with the DC-28 winning all tests and the DC-25 coming in second over other makes and models.

Quote from: DRKWNG on April 05, 2011, 05:30:10 PM
I had been kicking the idea of getting one for a few months now, and just bit the bullet.  Macy's is running a special on the DC25 Animal; it's listed at $439.99 on their website.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=340369&CategoryID=23481#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D96

So I go down there, knowing that they will usually offer a discount on initial purchases if you open up a line of credit with them.  I get there, they have two left and both of them are marked at $399.  Couple that with the 15% discount for getting a store card, and I'm SOLD!! 

Now I've just got to get it out of the box and start hoovering... 

& it never loses suction... interesting drkwng ... berry interesting