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iMacDaddy


Electrolux UltraOne EL7070, Bissell BigGreen Deep Cleaning Machine

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The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Original Message   Feb 15, 2011 4:23 pm
I actually played with one at Lowes the other day. Overall, I liked the design, but the foam pre-filter is crap compared to Dyson's recent pre-filter design (which is also featured on the Hoover Platinum Cyclonic and Panasonic/Kenmore canisters...but I suppose its washable HEPA filter makes up for it. http://smallappliances.electroluxusa.com/ Highlights: - 14 foot cleaning reach - LED headlight - "Ball-like" swivel action - Metal Soleplate - 5 year warranty - $299
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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #22   Mar 6, 2011 2:38 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
We all know that any vac used after another will continue to pick up dirt. Unless it is deeply embedded then the Oreck will not.



Is there any other kind of embedded?

Carmine D.

vacmanuk


Location: Scotland UK
Joined: May 31, 2009
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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #23   Mar 6, 2011 2:59 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Vacmanuk, that would be your privilege.  Although I would expect more from you.  Why?  As all here would tell you including me, the very same lacklustre and even horrible reviews and ratings could and would be found for every single dyson model too in the on line reviews.  Save maybe DC28 which sells for $600.  And I wouldn't swear that to be true for that model either.  Why?

Back in June 2010, I asked a BEST BUY staff member to use a DC14 after he thoroughly vacuumed an area of BB's rug with a DC28.  Lo and behold, he picked up more dirt from the rug.  Surprise surprise. 

Carmine D.


Well, Carmine you did provide the link after all. I was just shocked to see a couple of negatives. We'll see over time how the Nimble will do - and whether it ever reaches the UK.
HARDSELL


Joined: Aug 22, 2007
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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #24   Mar 6, 2011 3:14 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Is there any other kind of embedded?

Carmine D.


Look it up before embarrassing yourself.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #25   Mar 6, 2011 3:29 pm
vacmanuk wrote:
Well, Carmine you did provide the link after all. I was just shocked to see a couple of negatives. We'll see over time how the Nimble will do - and whether it ever reaches the UK.


Hello Vacmanuk:  The operative word is "couple."  Probably the most reviewed vacuum on line is the HOOVER TEMPO.  Retails for $50-$80.  I've bought/used both the TEMPO models, previously made in Mexico and now in China.  For all intents and purposes, both are identical.  Consumer Reports for years and years [probably 10 plus] rated the HOOVER TEMPO a BEST BUY and in the top 10 for highest rated uprights.  The most recent CR, dated March 2011, rated HOOVER TEMPO a 71 vice the highest rated upright which is the HOOVER WT Anniversary model scoring 73.  TEMPO was Number 4 behind KENMORE's $260 Intuition and MIELE's $550 S7 Twist.  But CR much to my chagrin, refused to rate TEMPO a BEST BUY.

About 98 percent rated TEMPO 4 or 5 stars out of 5 stars.   For the 2 plus percent that "hated" it, called it cheap, flimsy, in need of belts once/twice a year, etc, etc..  These are the same kind of people who would complain if the Queen of England knighted them, let them live free in the Palace, provided all their food and clothing, health needs and gave them a yearly stipend of $100,000 to live, use of a Bentley, but had to walk 2 minutes to the bathroom.     

Carmine D.

CarmineD


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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #26   Mar 6, 2011 3:32 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
Look it up before embarrassing yourself.


You should follow your own advice.

Carmine D.

karenAM


Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Points: 1

Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #27   Mar 15, 2011 10:33 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Lowe's has a video of the Electrolux Nimble on its web site.

http://www.lowes.com/pl_Electrolux_4294810320+4294965194_40_?cm_cr=Vacuums++Floor+Care-_-Web+Activity-_-Vacuums+CR+Popular+Brands-_-SC_Vacuums++Floor+Care_CenterRail_Area3-_-97617_3_Pop_Brands_Electrolux

Carmine D.



hi,

found this thread online and when i first found it a couple of days ago I could pull up this link to the vacuum on Lowe's. sounded great for what I needed but then the next day suddenly it is no longer available on Lowes or anywhere else for that matter. Anyone know what's up?

thanks

Karen

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #28   Mar 16, 2011 1:16 am
karenAM wrote:
hi,

found this thread online and when i first found it a couple of days ago I could pull up this link to the vacuum on Lowe's. sounded great for what I needed but then the next day suddenly it is no longer available on Lowes or anywhere else for that matter. Anyone know what's up?

thanks

Karen



Hi Karen:

I was at Lowe's yesterday and it was on display and stocked on the shelf.  However, true to form for Lowe's and stores like it when it comes to vacuums, it was missing the top of the dirt bin container [brand new], and when I plugged in there was no suction.  After several minutes of running, examining, and testing, with 2 Lowe's persons in close sight and earshot, and not receiving any request for assistance, I politely placed the plug protector back on, wrapped up the cord, and stored back away on the display.  Waiting a bit longer around the aisle and still no interest.   So I went forth and bought what I needed and left.  A lost $300 sale.

BTW, I did check out the Kobalt canister for $100 in another aisle [and talked about here recently].  It was 10 foot up in the air on a shelve display tied down and unable to be used and perused by customers.  Another lost sale. 

Carmine D.

vacmanuk


Location: Scotland UK
Joined: May 31, 2009
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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #29   Mar 16, 2011 6:54 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hello Vacmanuk:  The operative word is "couple."  Probably the most reviewed vacuum on line is the HOOVER TEMPO.  Retails for $50-$80.  I've bought/used both the TEMPO models, previously made in Mexico and now in China.  For all intents and purposes, both are identical.  Consumer Reports for years and years [probably 10 plus] rated the HOOVER TEMPO a BEST BUY and in the top 10 for highest rated uprights.  The most recent CR, dated March 2011, rated HOOVER TEMPO a 71 vice the highest rated upright which is the HOOVER WT Anniversary model scoring 73.  TEMPO was Number 4 behind KENMORE's $260 Intuition and MIELE's $550 S7 Twist.  But CR much to my chagrin, refused to rate TEMPO a BEST BUY.

About 98 percent rated TEMPO 4 or 5 stars out of 5 stars.   For the 2 plus percent that "hated" it, called it cheap, flimsy, in need of belts once/twice a year, etc, etc..  These are the same kind of people who would complain if the Queen of England knighted them, let them live free in the Palace, provided all their food and clothing, health needs and gave them a yearly stipend of $100,000 to live, use of a Bentley, but had to walk 2 minutes to the bathroom.     

Carmine D.


Yes Carnine, but you're forgetting that the Lux Nimble has only been out on the market for a short time - compared to the Hoover Tempo. I didn't expect to see that many negative reviews on a product so new.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #30   Mar 16, 2011 7:53 pm
vacmanuk wrote:
Yes Carnine, but you're forgetting that the Lux Nimble has only been out on the market for a short time - compared to the Hoover Tempo. I didn't expect to see that many negative reviews on a product so new.



Hi vacmanuk:

Tempo has been here for a long time.  I'm always suspect about bad reviews right off the bat.  I opine an ulterior motive.  Why?  If the buyer doesn't like it, it usually goes back to the store/retailer in short order and the user never bothers to post a poor review.  If a poor review has been posted after the user has had a awhile say 4-6 months and longer, I put more credence in the comments.  That's not the case for Eureka-Lux Nimble.  Only a few weeks out of the gate.

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: The Dyson Ball finally has a competitor: New Electrolux Nimble
Reply #31   Mar 27, 2011 9:58 pm
Didn't take BEST BUY stores very long to add the Electrolux Nimble to its shelves.  In a different color than the Lowe's edition but same MSRP.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Brands/Electrolux-Vacuums/pcmcat186200050003.c?id=pcmcat186200050003

Carmine D.

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