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Post# 197712   8/28/2012 at 09:14 (4,230 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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I looked at one of these at Target last night, and without using it, it looks very impressive. Extremely lightweight, large bag and a stiff brush roll. Apparently it has been the given the GOLD award in cleaning ability by the CRI. Some people online just despise it, and some love it. It's made in China, but it sure is interesting. What do you guys think of it?
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Post# 197716 , Reply# 1   8/28/2012 at 09:32 (4,230 days old) by ncovert (Grove City, PA)   |   | |
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Looks very bizarre. I think it looks ugly. |
Post# 197721 , Reply# 2   8/28/2012 at 09:43 (4,230 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)   |   | |
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I am more and more of the opinion that if it looks like something your grandmother would recognise from long ago it will be capable of cleaning a house.If it "looks bizarre"as above-BEWARE!Has anyone had real life experience yet? |
Post# 197722 , Reply# 3   8/28/2012 at 09:48 (4,230 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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I also saw one at target this week, and I also thought it looked interesting. Probably not something I would buy, but interesting. I'll wait a few years and they will probably start popping up at garage sales and goodwill. Would I spend $200 on a new one? Probably not. Would I drop $5-10 on one at a garage sale? Most likely.
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Post# 197726 , Reply# 4   8/28/2012 at 11:03 (4,230 days old) by JoeE ()   |   | |
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I really like Orecks, but this one is just weird looking to me. Kind of got a grasshopper thing going on. I'm not sure I could warm up to it. |
Post# 197728 , Reply# 5   8/28/2012 at 11:18 (4,230 days old) by vacuumfreak (Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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The handle looks a little awkward to use in my opinion, but Im sure you could get used to it. Daniel :-) |
Post# 197738 , Reply# 6   8/28/2012 at 12:13 (4,230 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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Post# 197739 , Reply# 7   8/28/2012 at 12:15 (4,230 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 197743 , Reply# 8   8/28/2012 at 12:35 (4,230 days old) by Trebor ()   |   | |
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the Magnesium is likely slated for deletion. Many purchasers of the Magnesium have exchanged it for the Forever Gold. I would guess that many of these units in Target are refurbished returns |
Post# 197745 , Reply# 9   8/28/2012 at 13:11 (4,230 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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The odd design is to keep the weight down. I believe the Magnesium is the lightest Oreck ever. |
Post# 197799 , Reply# 10   8/28/2012 at 17:23 (4,230 days old) by filterqueenman (Park City UT)   |   | |
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Dan wrote up a comprehensive review of this machine when it was first released. I do not think it is being discontinued as it is still featured on the web site. If someone has a store close by - be great to see if the retail stores are still stocking them.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO filterqueenman's LINK |
Post# 197875 , Reply# 12   8/28/2012 at 21:54 (4,229 days old) by vacmaster0000 ()   |   | |
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I've used, and bought the magnesium. It's a great, great deep cleaner. It pulled my area rugs up off the floor. Very impressive. Built quality is ok. The handle feels really flimsy. But I'd highly recommend it. |
Post# 197876 , Reply# 13   8/28/2012 at 21:56 (4,229 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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