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Post# 60976   2/23/2009 at 15:47 (5,511 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)        

Have you seen the new Hoover Platinum Collection?
I think the new carpet cleaner looks pretty neat, it has Max Extract and is electronically controlled. It also has a price tag of $449.

They also have an 8lb Oreck Killer, that I saw at Wally-world this weekend, actually looks like a pretty good machine, also comes with a canister.


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Post# 60982 , Reply# 1   2/23/2009 at 17:54 (5,511 days old) by electroluxxxx (……)        

the hoover canister that goes with the lightweight upright looks like the porta power in a way

Post# 61009 , Reply# 2   2/23/2009 at 22:12 (5,511 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        
Hoover Windtunnel I I

I have a friend who bought a windtunnel II bagless. I used it once and decided it did a great job of cleaning carpets but
wrote it off as being "bagless". Then I used it again just
recently, realizing that there was a hose extention, as well
as a large floor brush with it. Plus when you set the carpet
dial to "barefloor" the brush roll, stops !!
I now have a completely new appreciation for it in comparison
to a "dyson" or a Kirby. I know that Kirby's are heavey to
carry up and down stairs, just as some people feel the same about Dyson's. AS well as this Hoover windtunnel II. Plus
I found it middle heavy in the handle and gave my back some
problems by the time I vacuumed 3 levels. I have to say since
I am a die hard Kirby fan, this bagless windtunnel can out
clean any other high end upright in the market. So after seeing the new Platium Hoover line up, I would say that TTI
may be onto a wonderful "new" world of Hoover, another future
for the new decade. Especially with the lightwight package using the "Windtunnel" technology !! I am sure that package of the two lightweight cleaners will kick you know what out
of Oreck. I didn't ck the price but I would buy the package in a NY min. and give it a try !!
Norm


Post# 61022 , Reply# 3   2/23/2009 at 22:44 (5,511 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
I saw the HOOVER PLATINUM

commercial on the Academy awards last night. I think that is the first time in years I've seen a Hoover commercial.

Rick


Post# 61032 , Reply# 4   2/23/2009 at 23:45 (5,511 days old) by jdinstl ()        
Saw those vacs tonight at Wally World!

And I couldn't help but laugh -- someone where in a different thread predicted the trend would go back to bagged vacuum cleaners. I imagine Hoover is making that one small step for vacuumkind.

Did you notice too, the soft bag versus the hard shell casing? I thought that was rather interesting. (I think this is the one you call the Oreck killer.)





Post# 61067 , Reply# 5   2/25/2009 at 04:46 (5,510 days old) by williamr1248 (USA)        
Hoover Platanum Collection

Just checked out the new Hoover's. I have seen the new combo at our WalMart. It may give Oreck a run for the money. It has a lot of nice modern features. I also liked the rug washer with the wide angle lighting and MAX extract feature.
We will have to wait and see how the build quality is and how available the parts will be on these new machines.
It looks like Hoover is going to take on the Oreck with the lightweight team,Dyson with the new Cyclonic upright and canister cleaners. Did anyone notice they are priced about $100.00 less than the Dysons with more features.
I do love the LED lighting on these cleaners.


Post# 61096 , Reply# 6   2/25/2009 at 21:48 (5,509 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        

Rob
Yes, I did notice that the pricing is right, as well as
the features that they offer for the price range. Like
I stated in another threat, maybe it was earlier in this
one. Is that tti, Hoovers are going to be a very good value
next to the compition.
Norm


Post# 61100 , Reply# 7   2/25/2009 at 23:19 (5,509 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
the cannister is a mess

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the attachments look like toys. There is a tiny tiny little HOOVER badge on it. A shadow of the swingette and portapower

Post# 61113 , Reply# 8   2/26/2009 at 06:59 (5,509 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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John,

You are right, at least the Oreck attachments are real attachments..horse hair, an actual upholstery tool, and the bare floor tool is nicer on the Oreck.

If I were to buy one of the Hoover sets, I would replace the tools with after market and that way it may be a good little machine.

Personally, I have never liked any of the Hoover attachments (old or new), I have always liked the Eureka tools and Royal (older versions).

Morgan


Post# 61185 , Reply# 9   2/26/2009 at 21:27 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Here is the Hoover Badge on the Port-A-Power

Post# 61186 , Reply# 10   2/26/2009 at 21:28 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Now the Hoover Badge on the New Lightweight Canister

Post# 61187 , Reply# 11   2/26/2009 at 21:30 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Now the Port-A-Power and the Lightweight Canister

Post# 61189 , Reply# 12   2/26/2009 at 21:31 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Next with the Bag Doors Open

Post# 61190 , Reply# 13   2/26/2009 at 21:32 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Now for the Oreck Killer, the Lightweight Upright Kicks Some Butt, it has a 5.5amp motor.

Post# 61191 , Reply# 14   2/26/2009 at 21:33 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Full Front View

Post# 61192 , Reply# 15   2/26/2009 at 21:33 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Back View

Post# 61193 , Reply# 16   2/26/2009 at 21:35 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Underside View

Post# 61194 , Reply# 17   2/26/2009 at 21:36 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Family Shot

Post# 61195 , Reply# 18   2/26/2009 at 21:42 (5,508 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN)        

Overall this is a killer upright, it has strong suction and with the windtunnel technology in the nozzle nothing gets missed. The Unit pushes very easy on most carpets and is hard to push on fritze shag. The Headlight on this guy is the brightess I have ever seen on a vacuum cleaner. The Price is around $399.99 for the Upright and the Canister. The Canister is very powerful at 7.0amps, however after owning a Port-A-Power since 1984 it does not compare to it. The Attachments on the Canister need to be beefed up! The Dusting/Uphostery Nozzle is a joke, the hose is too short, give me the Hoover Attachments of yesterday any day!!!!

Post# 61196 , Reply# 19   2/26/2009 at 22:00 (5,508 days old) by ohio_tuec ()        

Must we call it Oreck killer? Can't we call it knockoff? It may be more powerful than the Oreck classic line, but I'd like to see it in a head-to-head competition with the Oreck XL-21. I'd put my money on the XL-21. In any event, I find it so ironic that at the same time Hoover is offering a separate compact canister with a lightweight upright, Oreck is offering their first residential upright with tools on board (ala Oreck Halo).

Post# 61229 , Reply# 20   2/27/2009 at 10:24 (5,508 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
OK--No more Oreck Killer

It reminds me more of the older Hoover front bag. My brother had one, I can't remember the model now.

I will tell you with all honesty. Had this Hoover been available last year, I don't think I would have bought my Riccar Supralite, much as I like it.





Post# 61230 , Reply# 21   2/27/2009 at 10:36 (5,508 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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Karl,

I would agree, I still think the Oreck XL-21 is a great vacuum. We must remember, just because the Hoover has 5.5 amps...it may or may not clean any better. In this economy, Oreck will be using the "Going Green" theme in it's marketing. Less energy, better enviroment.

Hopefully, soon I will get a chance to try out the new Hoover. I have seen it at Wal-Mart and must say, it does look like a well built machine. Looking at the brush roll in these pictures makes me wonder though...there seems to be a lot of space between each tuft...and I am betting they are rather stiff... so wondering if it may be a bit to aggressive. Perhaps once I get to try one out, I will know the answers to these questions.

The color scheme is nice! The portable would do more for me if the tools were a far better quality!

Morgan


Post# 61235 , Reply# 22   2/27/2009 at 16:22 (5,507 days old) by methodistbill ()        
Suction

Does it actually create a suction to the carpet or does the nozzle shoe just ride over the carpet on those two little front wheels?

Bill


Post# 61267 , Reply# 23   2/28/2009 at 00:18 (5,507 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Hoover Vs Oreck--How bout bringing out the Hoover "Jr" series machines-these could go up against Orecks.I am just not impressed by the new Hoover "Plasticville" machines.Think I also like the older design Hoover "PortaPower" better-beleive the commercial version is still available thru WW Grainger.


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