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Post# 98996 , Reply# 1   5/24/2010 at 09:40 (5,058 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 98998 , Reply# 2   5/24/2010 at 10:58 (5,057 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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lolZZZ they do look rather bulky |
Post# 99004 , Reply# 4   5/24/2010 at 13:25 (5,057 days old) by gusherb (Chicagoland)   |   | |
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I hate it's looks, not to mention bulky looking. |
Post# 99006 , Reply# 5   5/24/2010 at 15:17 (5,057 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 99009 , Reply# 6   5/24/2010 at 16:18 (5,057 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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doesnt miele use the kompressor thingy on some of the new canisters ? new marketing tool |
Post# 99011 , Reply# 7   5/24/2010 at 17:14 (5,057 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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So, if I interpret the specifications comparison page correctly, for US$319 I get a bulky heavy (22 lb) overly complicated whizz-bang LG vacuum in Wild Cherry Red, with a rotating scraper blade inside the dust bin that loosens clinging particles of fine dirt which can then fall back into the downstream vortex which ultimately produces a compacted puck of dust clay in the bottom. What fun that will be when it breaks up while emptying. Looking closely it appears that the scraper blade is manually operated? For US$100 more I get a radio-frequency control in the detachable wand handle, a few more expensive replaceable filters and 10 more feet of cord...and a Riviera Blue paint job. The addition of which somehow adds no further weight to the machine (what do they leave out?) Whoopee! Oh, I see, LG combines 3 tools into one with the Crevice 2 in 1 (Upholstery Tool+Dusting Brush) in its top model. :-) What a weight-saving innovation! Available only on the model LuV300B. For that kinda dough I'd expect a motor driven upholstery tool to go with that fancy schmantzy RF control (oh good, another circuit board that runs on a button cell). What this really means is that the hose is non-electric. I also notice that they are making no claims about airflow or suction levels. |
Post# 99012 , Reply# 8   5/24/2010 at 17:31 (5,057 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 99015 , Reply# 9   5/24/2010 at 17:57 (5,057 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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I keep one of these downstairs for serious non-vintage efficient carpet and cobweb cleaning - I have yet to find a single spec of dirt on the washable pre-motor filter in the base - all the dirt stays in the bin and a light tap or a few raps causes the residue powder to fall out of the cyclone cones. All in all a fine lightweight all purpose vacuum with style that represents LG in an original light. This new LuV200/300B Scrapervac of theirs is not a progressive step built upon the simplified center-suction Premalite base. It's just another cheapened plastic chinavac with a new wrinkle gimmick, certainly not something I'd want to have to lug up & down stairs. Dave CLICK HERE TO GO TO aeoliandave's LINK |
Post# 99017 , Reply# 10   5/24/2010 at 18:24 (5,057 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 99018 , Reply# 11   5/24/2010 at 18:31 (5,057 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 99022 , Reply# 13   5/24/2010 at 18:45 (5,057 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 99024 , Reply# 14   5/24/2010 at 19:14 (5,057 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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No mention or diagrams of the Kompressor blade mechanism in the User manual. But there is a warning not to touch the gear or button in the bottom of the base when removing/replacing the dust bin, leading one to thinking the scraper blade is enclosed in the bottom lid of the cylindrical bin. Also, the instructions are to open both side doors of the dust separate compartment in addition to the lower bin and wipe out dust. How exactly is this so much more hygenic or less work than simply opening one bottom lid over a trashcan? |
Post# 99028 , Reply# 15   5/24/2010 at 20:01 (5,057 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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This is curious - the lower priced model 200 has an internal 30 ft cordwinder, as shown and described in its Manual. Its hose is also detachable with wand but is a straight shot connection with no bulky handle like the early Fantoms. Shirley, those are more useful features than a battery operated RF control panel on a large unwieldy 'gas pump' handle and manual wrap 40 ft cord? |
Post# 99029 , Reply# 16   5/24/2010 at 20:18 (5,057 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Humble apologies to all. I jumped the gun. These LG uprights DO NOT use the Kompressor technology. If they did I could see spending $300 for the lower tier model. I stand behind the rest of my analysis, tho. Noisy damn things, too. The Premalite is hushed by comparison. Dave CLICK HERE TO GO TO aeoliandave's LINK |
Post# 99036 , Reply# 17   5/24/2010 at 22:09 (5,057 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)   |   | |
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