Dyson's City DC26: finally, a sucky vacuum for those in studio apartments

We've been duly impressed with the Dyson vacs that we've encountered in the past, but one thing's for certain: these things are large. Even the comparatively small DC23 Turbinehead is too gangly for cramped living quarters, but it seems the company that makes ends meet by being exceptionally good at snorting foreign matter from floors has a solution. The newly launched City DC26 is aimed at studio apartments and other small living areas where full-size vacuum cleaners simply aren't welcome. It purportedly took five years of development to create a Dyson vac small enough to sit atop an A4 sheet of paper without any overhang, but it's now available to London's most cramped citizens for £249.99 ($403). There's nary a word on a Stateside release, but we're guessing yesterday would be a good time to start saving.

[rederikus Posted Jan 21st 2010 5:03PM]

Vacuum cleaners suck.

Sorry, couldn't resist the pun.

[incogneo Posted Jan 21st 2010 6:48PM]

So buying one. I can take the Roomba off my wish list now

[darex Posted Jan 21st 2010 7:02PM]

@expelled OR...I can ask myself moron. I've had my Dyson for over 7 years and I have two golden retrievers and a parrot. Never a single issue, never a single breakdown or broken part, and it works as well today as it did on day one.

You really don't know WTF you're talking about. I'd go through 2-3 Bissells, Hoovers, or you-name-it's in the same period of time. Dysons work well, are built well, and last forever. Totally worth the money. The others are a WASTE of money, since they only last a year or two.

[KirinIchiban Posted Jan 21st 2010 10:27PM]

Why do they make the containers clear? The last thing I want to do is get a clear view of what I just sucked up off the floor.