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Given the huge trade deficits we've had with China, it's not surprising that the Chinese have lots of cash available to buy US assets.   We will unfortunately see a lot of American companies bought out by the Chinese at fire sale prices.  I don't know if Oreck is one of them. 

Noise reduction is an area in need of improvement on many vacuums.  The goal should be a nearly silent vacuum.  I really don't mind a cord on a vacuum - provided the cord is of reasonably good length.   Weight reduction and reductions in "effective" weight are needed as well.  

With the many different types of carpeting, offering the ability to change out brush rolls (softer/stiffer) depending on carpet type might be a plus.

Why in the world is it considered unethical to sell a customer a vacuum that meets their needs just because it's above some arbitrary price?  If someone wants to spend $2000, $1600, $1200, $120, or even $50 vacuum for whatever reason that is their business.   It's possible for a $200 vacuum to have a higher cost over 5 years than a $400 vacuum.   For some vacuums, the up front cost is cheap, but you sure get hosed on the bags/belts/filters.

As an aside, I believe that Target had the pink Dyson DC07 for $350 with a free $100 gift card recently. 




HARDSELL wrote:

People want a vacuum that will last for 20 years, even if they don't want to keep it that long.  If the average Miele lasts 20 years, then it will be able to take some abuse. 

Hello DIB:

I believe Rainbow has been using a clear bin for a very long time - long before Dyson.  It is ridiculous to argue about a clear dirt container.  Clear containers have been used for food containers and other applications for years.  Who knows where James Dyson "stole" the idea for a clear container originated - it's irrelevant.  

James Dyson is trained as a graphics artist.  He accomplished 2 things - the no loss of suction dirt collection container, and he made a vacuum that has a unique trendy look.  His vacuums don't clean any better than other vacuums, because of design flaws unrelated to constant air flow.  When Dyson finds a cure for cancer, artificial limbs, an artificial heart/lungs, or cure for some other disease, perhaps the rest of us will hoist him up on your pedestal. 

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