Mohtalim

VLSmooth wrote:As for myself, I'll stick to my cheap Eureka vacuum.

Hope this helps,

Analysis:

• Both
  • Incredible, sometimes too strong, suction (beware of expensive rugs)
  • These are great discounts, but still expensive vacuums overall
  • Qualitative noise complaints exist (i.e. take with a grain of salt)
• DC17 All Floors
  • Upright
  • Potential Known-issue on models manufactured before 2009 (link)
  • Can call Dyson for free replacement parts immediately
  • Skim the rest of the thread for more details
• DC23 Motorhead
  • Canister
  • The head has on or off modes, it does NOT have a turbinehead
    • On = motorized brush head, arguably too strong
    • Turbinehead = free spinning brush powered by suction only
    • Off = no spinning brush, just suction, good for hard floor

Links:

• DC17 All Floors ( Amazon $369.99 | Sears $246.00 | Price Graph )
• DC23 Motorhead ( Amazon $507.99 | Sears $299.99 | Price Graph )