Posts tagged "DysonAnimal"

I've avoided drinking the Dyson Kool-Aid for a long time. Despite all the raves I've heard about the company's innovative bagless vacuums, I could never fathom paying almost an entire month's rent for one. How much better could a $600 Dyson be from my $70 upright? Turns out, a lot.

When the Dyson DC28 Animal, specifically designed with us pet lovers in mind, came in the mail a few weeks ago, I instantly was intimidated. This thing is a powerhouse. With features like a pneumatic actuator, high-torque clutch, and that famous Cyclone technology, you'd think we were talking about the tech specs of a luxury car. So how does all this fancy engineering work in the real world?

My favorite part of the DC28 Animal is that it works with you. When pushing the 20-plus pounds of machine back and forth across rugs and bare floors, it moves itself along so you're not breaking a sweat. If you overextend the telescoping wand, the upright won't come toppling over, but rather it rolls smoothly towards you.