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Acerone


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Dyson DC23
Original Message   Mar 20, 2008 10:19 pm
The launch of the DC23 from the Canadian website is up.

Dyson DC23
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Motorhead


Joined: Nov 2, 2007
Points: 409

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #1   Mar 20, 2008 10:35 pm
Interesting that this version doesn't have the DDM, or at least isn't advertised as such.  Looking at the picture, I sure hope the US DC23 won't be just a slightly reworked version of the 21 (read: DC21 with Level 3 and larger pricetag).  The US machine had better have the DDM and a DIFFERENT power nozzle as well.  Otherwise I'm going to be disappointed as this was the machine I was planning to buy in the future.  If this is the case I'll be purchasing a DC24 or 25 instead.

It's not that the DC21 isn't a bad machine, it isn't by any stretch of the imagination, I've had mine for a year and it is a fantastic performer.  The power nozzle is one of the best I've used.  I would just like to see something 100% NEW here as Dyson has always done in the past.  Innovation is what has set them apart from the competition and continues to do so.  If there's no innovation (instead just reworking existing designs), they're just another "me too" company and that's what I don't want to see Dyson become. 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

-MH
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DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
Points: 1454

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #2   Mar 20, 2008 11:44 pm
PIc (enlarged) off Dyson Canada web site:  The Dyson DC23 uses the DC21 Stowaways nozzle and maybe the wand too.  Bummer.        DIB

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iMacDaddy


Electrolux UltraOne EL7070, Bissell BigGreen Deep Cleaning Machine

Joined: Oct 30, 2007
Points: 110

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #3   Mar 20, 2008 11:55 pm
So...Dyson Animal models are silver now?
Motorhead


Joined: Nov 2, 2007
Points: 409

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #4   Mar 21, 2008 12:04 am
Hi DIB,

I compared the picture you posted with the pictures of my DC21 I have on my hard drive, and it appears the DC23's wand is longer than the 21's in the collapsed position.
DC18


Dyson, Sebo and Bissell user

Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Points: 294

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #5   Mar 30, 2008 6:12 pm
Low profile Contact Head™ tool

Picture of the new 'Low profile contact head' on the DC23 (UK).  To me it's a cross between the new 'flat out' tool and using the original floor tool that came with the DC05 (see below!)

Dyson-designed floor tool Flat Out™ tool

Below is a picture of the new 'mini turbo head'.

Mini turbine head

DC18

DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
Points: 1454

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #6   Mar 31, 2008 9:28 pm
DC18 wrote:
Low profile Contact Head™ tool

Picture of the new 'Low profile contact head' on the DC23 (UK).  To me it's a cross between the new 'flat out' tool and using the original floor tool that came with the DC05 (see below!)

Dyson-designed floor tool Flat Out™ tool

Below is a picture of the new 'mini turbo head'.

Mini turbine head

DC18


DC18,

Yes, the combo tool looks to be build on the flat out tool (keeping costs down).  DC, I have the old combo floor tool as pictured but when I use it on my carpet with dog hair it does not work (pick up).  Do folks in the UK actually use straight suction tool like these combos?  Thanks.        DIB

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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #7   Apr 1, 2008 7:44 am
I like it in part because it does not have the old fashion bare floor brushe configuration.  A waste of time and money.

Carmine D.

DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
Points: 1454

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #8   Apr 1, 2008 10:58 am

With all the levers, step on buttons (red) I assumed this was indeed an updated brush/carpet floor tool which replaces the much older combo brush/carpet tool.        DIB


DC18


Dyson, Sebo and Bissell user

Joined: Jul 25, 2007
Points: 294

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #9   Apr 3, 2008 5:23 pm
Hi DIB

Yes I believe people (well I know people that do) do use straight suction tools that are supplied with there Dyson canisters or other makes in the UK on carpets and hard floors.  I always tell people that for carpet (especially med pile and thinker) it is best to use an upright vacuum or a canister\cylinder that uses a motorised brush head.  I don't find the air driven ones to be very effective.  Some people you just can't tell them any different and they think the straight suction tools do the job!  Some think the brushes are for carpet and you lift them up for hard floors (I've seen it in person!).  How wrong is that!?

The new 'flat out' tool looks like it is only made for carpet not hard floors. 

As for the new 'Low profile contact head' that does have brushes that are lowered (see red foot pedels on picture) for hard floor and raised for carpet.  They are not as noticable as previous Dyson flor tools.  The brushes are shorter in height!

DC18

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iMacDaddy


Electrolux UltraOne EL7070, Bissell BigGreen Deep Cleaning Machine

Joined: Oct 30, 2007
Points: 110

Re: Dyson DC23
Reply #10   Apr 15, 2008 11:38 pm
It looks like the DC23 is gearing up for a US launch now. It is already appearing on several online retailers, and is priced at $749. It is not yet known whether or not it has the dyson brushless motor, but at that price, I would certainly expect it. Details include the use of Level 3 Root Cyclone (not Core Separation as dubbed in foreign markets), exclusive Contact Head floor tool, hard floor tool, motorized floor nozzle, stair hugging design, and wand height adjustment.

http://www.homeclick.com/web/catalog/product_detail.aspx?pid=295763&cm_ven=Froogle&cm_cat=Appliances&cm_pla=Dyson&cm_ite=Dyson-Vacuums-295763&cid=F33F76CA2FC357F571651EC09BBCF3B9


Additional Comment: I really hope this model has DDM.; note how the American DC23 Motorhead model is more expensive ($749 in USDM) than the Canadian model in their currency at $649 (which with equally priced products is usually the other way around because of current currency exchange rates)
This message was modified Apr 16, 2008 by iMacDaddy
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