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>> "Still, Dyson is a bit of a snake-oil salesman. He makes sleek, designer houseware and peddles it via the outlets frequented by those with disposable income
by axod 17y ago
>> "Still, Dyson is a bit of a snake-oil salesman. He makes sleek, designer houseware and peddles it via the outlets frequented by those with disposable income whom are always looking out for sleek, designer houseware."
That's BS. Having recently bought a new Dyson Vacuum cleaner, I'm still surprised just how well thought out, well put together it is. The attachment that uses the suction to spin round a brush for cleaning stairs/cars is impressive enough - the roller brush spins fast, but it still sucks up everything. Let alone all the other unique features. There simply isn't another manufacturer close (Even though they try to copy every feature).
Just because something also looks beautiful, don't assume that's the only reason it's successful. (Also see Apple).
- assemble 17y agoMy Hoover ( http://www.hoover.com/product.aspx?model=U5780900&ds=false# http://www.hoover.com/product.aspx?model=U5780900&ds=fal... ) does all that stuff too. It even has the roller brush for stairs, couches, etc. Even better -- it works! I'm consistently not impressed with Dyson's BS.
- by 17y agoHoover were found guilty of deliberately copying patented Dyson technology http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1368860/Dyson-cleans-up-in-patent-battle-with-rival-Hoover.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1368860/Dyson-cleans-...
- axod 17y agoHoover failed to innovate for decades, then Dyson came along, and Hoover just started copying them. I'd rather have the original than an imitation personally. (Original being the co. that invented the stuff, patented it etc).
- stinkytaco 17y agoIt might be a better vacuum cleaner, but it still sucks. It's one thing to build the best vacuum cleaner or fan, but they are still vacuum cleaners and fans and to say they are something else is disingenuous.