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Post# 2950   10/23/2006 at 23:33 (6,388 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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I saw this model on Hoovers web site just before it came out and there was a special video clip about the machine. I also saw them on sale in Target. What happened to this model? Why was it discontinued? It seemed like a good idea but why did it go off the market so quickly? It was the most expensive Hoover upright, I would think the company would want to save it and keep it on the market longer. Just wondering if anyone has some info -Steven |
Post# 2966 , Reply# 2   10/24/2006 at 01:31 (6,388 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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They weren't discontinued... |
Post# 2984 , Reply# 5   10/24/2006 at 15:03 (6,387 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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I think that the idea behind it is good, to combine both canister and upright, but it does look weird and it seems like it would be akward to use. I would love to see a modern Convertible. That would be something to clean with! I had a Windtunnel self propelled, and i returned it. It was so bulky and soo difficult to manuever! And not to mention, the thing was so loud that by the time you were done cleaning the house with it you could go deaf. I don't understand why they cant make their machines to be quiet or at least bring them to a more bearable noise level. It blows my mind that such a huge and successful company can make a machine that is such a flop like the Z. Don't they do research in design and get feed back from test units? Im sure they did but in my opinion some of their current machines are poorly designed for easy cleaning. Steven |
Post# 2995 , Reply# 6   10/24/2006 at 21:09 (6,387 days old) by swingette ()   |   | |
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i was dismayed as well at the Z. it doesnt take a focus group to realise it is clumsy! from the awkward cord storage to the revolving pleated filter... dont let it happen to you! |
Post# 3026 , Reply# 7   10/25/2006 at 09:27 (6,386 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 3468 , Reply# 8   11/3/2006 at 01:41 (6,378 days old) by ohio_tuec ()   |   | |
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Ah, but not cheap to the consumer! |
Post# 3526 , Reply# 14   11/5/2006 at 00:54 (6,376 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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Reminds me of the failings of the Turbomaster/Turbopower Freedom Permabag system! Another misguided attempt at modernisation... |
Post# 3691 , Reply# 20   11/8/2006 at 19:10 (6,372 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA)   |   | |
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Recently, it was revealed that an underground tunnel runs from under the pantry staircase of my house to Ida Corwin's in Chicago. This is where I have hidden vacuums from my spouse for years. I would never have mentioned this until Charlotte Hollis in Wilmington spilled the beans to several blabbery people. You can only imagine the horror and chagrin I have had to face. That tunnel has been crawling with vacuum treasures for quite a number of years now that only Ida and I know about. Dozens of Air-Way Dirtmasters, Chiefs and Scouts line part of it. There are Hoover model O's, and Hoover Babys. Why at least one 1/2 acre is nothing but pristine GE Rolleasys. They are next to 10 feet of Hoover 972's new in the box. Anyway, during the initial excavation, I came across the remains of Ms. Roxie LaToure! She was brought back from the dead with some motor oil and an electric current from a Kirby Omega that caught fire from continous operation. Last seen, Ms. LaToure was still roaming that tunnel wearing a somewhat dirty and burned French maid's uniform and humming the famous Donna Summer song, "She Works Hard For The Money." A green Hoover 69 handle grip has been permanently burned into her hand from the Kirby fire-----the rubber melted into her. When I walk the tunnel from Charlotte to Chicago I keep my eyes wide open on the lookout for her. In her good hand she is wielding a Filter Queen one piece curved wand from a Majestic Triple Crown and has vengence on her mind. Now you know the story and have been forwarned. |
Post# 3710 , Reply# 22   11/9/2006 at 10:44 (6,371 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA)   |   | |
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Tom, You are generous of spirit when it comes to Roxie. I do hope we can lure her from the tunnel at some point so she can once again entertain her minions in the club. Interesting about the Hoover Port-A-Power. Did she learn this tossing skill at the famous, "Clay Floyd's Professinal Vac Store & Charm School?" I understand that Molly Garcia was first in her class there one year. I'm sure she has lost weight skulking about that tunnel. And, I did see her sewing together a Bison cloth bag with a Kirby Classic III plaid bag. This combo would make a fabulous house dress. Now for some cute kind of hat.............maybe I could toss the top half of a green Compact down there and she could make a helmet ala R. J. when he was the Hoover police with the model 28 motor cover on his head. Good old Roxie. What a woman! |