Dirt Devil 0216CHL Kurv Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Choco-Latte

Sep 24, 2010 08:38:49

Brand : Dirt Devil

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Product Overviews

The Dirt Devil KURV vacuum has a simple, elegant shape that you can proudly display in any room. As the latest design from Karim Rashid, the KURV is a rechargeable, cordless hand held vacuum cleaner with convenience in mind. Use the KURV for daily upkeep and for crumbs and dust and spills that happen frequently. KURV the way you think about vacuuming. Always Charged, Always Ready!

Product Features

• Stylish handheld vacuum cleaner designed to be left out on display
• Powerful 9-3/5-volt battery; soft tip avoids scratching delicate surfaces
• Cordless design plugs into charging base for quick access and storage
• Includes easy-empty dirt cup and replaceable filter
• Measures approximately 6 by 6 by 18 inches; 3-year warranty

Product Specifications

With its sinuous curves and elegant keyhole-shaped vents, Dirt Devil's Kurv looks more like a space-age vase than a household cleaning product. And while it picks up crumbs, dust, and spills just as well as your averagely ugly cordless handheld vacuum, the machine's aesthetics are its major drawing card. Created by renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid, the Kurv is stylish enough to leave out on the counter or coffee table, where it's more likely to come into play sooner--before the Cheerios are ground into the Karastan, in other words, or just as the last-minute guests are due to arrive. The cordless design plugs into a charging base for storage, so the unit is always ready to go, and the dirt cup simply twists off to empty, sparing users the hassle and expense of disposable bags. Weighing in at just two pounds, the Kurv also features a replaceable filter and a soft tip, to protect delicate surfaces like hardwood floors or antique furniture. It comes backed by a limited three-year warranty. --Mary Park

Dirt Devil 0216CHL Kurv Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Choco-Latte Reviews By Customers

We bought this one to replace one we got two years ago. We primarily like it because of it's design and can be place out in the open on our kitchen counter. Also, it is very easy to disconnect from the charger and turn on the power. The chocolatte color is very compatible with our color scheme, granite counter and the cabinets, which it easily fits under.

No FIVE STARS because we had to replace the first one after two years. It would no longer recharge enough to give the vaccuuming power needed to be effective.

Needless to say, we liked it enough to get another one. We have notice a different model number on the new issue and hope it means a longer life product.

Do not buy it! - Ching Juhl - New York, NY United States
It sure looks good, but does not do a thing. I have returned one (no suction) and the 2nd one is just as bad as the first one. Don't buy it.

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Nice looking but functionally worthless - Alexander Gruber - Chicago, IL USA
I bought this vac a year or so ago, and have regretted it ever since. Like most people I purchased this one in particular because I was attracted to the aesthetics. It still looks good, but that is absolutely all it does.

The thing won't hold a charge for longer than about a minute before its sucking power reduces to a pathetically useless level. It won't pick up objects larger than crumbs, and even that is a stretch sometimes with the heavier crumbs. (Seriously.) It has a vent on the side that sprays out air right in the direction of anything you're trying to vacuum, exacerbating the mess more than cleaning it up.

I spent extra money to get a vac that would look pretty when not in use, but it turns out all I got was a 60 dollar paperweight. It is COMPLETELY USELESS as a vacuum cleaner. I wish I had bought a cheaper, uglier vacuum cleaner - at least then it would be functional.

Do not buy. Do not buy. Do not buy.

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Bissell Auto-Mate Corded Handheld Vacuum, 47R5

Jul 27, 2010 23:10:25

Brand : Bissell

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Auto-Mate corded hand vacuum. A convenient and effective hand vacuum for quick and easy clean-up.

Product Features

• Lightweight, handheld vacuum cleaner with powerful 4 amp motor
• Curved carrying handle with power switch on the end; 18-foot power cord
• Easy-empty dust cup; HEPA media filter captures dust mites, pollens, and ragweed
• Rubber contour nozzle, hose-adapter nozzle, 2-foot hose, wide-mouth tool, and crevice tool included
• Measures 10 by 5 by 8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Bissell Auto-Mate Corded Handheld Vacuum, 47R5 Reviews By Customers

The Bissell 47r5 is a good vacuum that does exactly what it is supposed to. It is small and powerful. The long cord makes it useful for a variety of jobs, e.g., cleaning car interiors. For years I've used various handheld vacs because of their supposed convenience. With the 47R5 you don't have to worry about having only a few minutes of charge, and replacing the expensive rechargeable batteries periodically.

Bissell Hand Vac - Donna W. Neal - Maryland, USA
this is the second one I have ordered the first was perfect but this one the body may be bent a little and it makes it hard to attach the dust bag back on the vac.

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Great Product - LeAnn -
Purchased one for my dad for Christmas, my sister loves it too, she uses it when she comes home. Just purchased one for use on our boat. Does not take up much space at all to store it. Would recommend it highly!!!

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Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum

Jul 19, 2010 03:18:48

Brand : Dyson

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Product Overviews

The Dyson DC31 is a handheld canister-style vacuum cleaner offered by Dyson. It is powered by the Dyson digital motor which is smaller, lighter and more powerful than conventional motors with no carbon brushes or carbon dust. I uses Root Cyclone technology which uses centrifugal forces to spin dust out of the air and into the hygienic and easy to clean bin with no messy bags and loss of suction. It has a lightweight design, weighing only 2.9 lbs, and has balanced ergonomic weight distribution for easy handling. The dual power modes let you have 10 minutes of constant high suction or 6 minutes with 70% higher suction. The Dyson DC31 is also energy star qualified for energy efficient operation.

Product Features

• Lightweight vacuum ideal for quick pick-ups and spot cleaning
• Dual power mode provides extra running time for big jobs or extra suction for stubborn messes
• Powerful Dyson digital motor has no carbon brushes or carbon dust
• No costly bags to replace
• Includes accessory tool, crevice tool, battery and charger, power adapter, manual, and quick-start guide

Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum Reviews By Customers

I can't figure out what the folks who don't like this are talking about; for it's intended purpose I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I'm glad that I thought about what the negative reviewers were really saying before I let them influence my purchase.

As far as a 'short' run time between charges, I just don't see it. Maybe if I were to try & vacuum the whole room, or do a real cleaning in the car at one time. But I bought it for spot jobs, the ones that you just happen to notice could use a quick once over. Or general touch ups in trouble spots. For that use this unit is unbeatable! No cord, GREAT suction (without even using the turbo mode), & quite reasonable run time for it's size & weight. If you need more, get out the real vacuum (as you probably should have in the first place).

Not cheap, but then either was my stand up Dyson. But you get what you pay for...

bought two and wish I didn't. - Robert Margolis - Washington State, CA USA
In the past year I have purchased two of these "great" vacuums through Amazon (BTW, performance is just ok). Before you consider making this purchase be prepared to have two battery issues. First, the run time of the battery, based upon a full charge, is about 90 seconds and then stops...dead. Second, the battery's rechargeable life span is about 9 mos assuming you use it a few times a week. This means you now have to buy a new battery at which is ridiculous. I'm going to attempt to sell mine on eBay rather than support Dyson again.

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Handy little sucker - HTBK - San Francisco, CA USA
This is my first hand-held vacuum. I always used my regular vacuum with the extenders instead, but this machine makes it so much easier to clean up small spills, crumbs, spider webs, etc. It's light-weight and can get into cramped areas easily. The suction power on this little vacuum is fantastic. The canister is easy to empty; a trigger releases the bottom and the waste falls into your trash can.

It's important to note that this machine has a short run time. It can go for 10 minutes on its lower power setting and 6 minutes on the higher power setting. I have never needed it to last longer than this for any single use, so the time limit has never been an issue for me. If I ever have bigger cleaning jobs to do, I use my Dyson DC25 Animal Ball-Technology Upright Vacuum Cleaner anyway.

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LOVE my new DYSON - DIANA M PAWLIK -
Super powered and effective -- not sure why it took me so long to get one! Definitely delivers on prodcut performance and stands head and shoulders above the rest. LOVE IT!

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