Dirt Devil 0213BLU Kone Cordless Hand Vacuum - Blue

List Price: $59.95 Discount Price: $33.00

Features:

• Cordless handheld vacuum cleaner in an elegant, sculptural design
• Powerful 7-1/5-volt rechargeable battery; plug-in charging base
• 1-1/2-inch-wide nozzle; soft tip; easy-to-empty dirt cup; cord storage
• Created by award-winning designer of fashion, Karim Rashid
• Measures approximately 6-1/2 by 6 by 18 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Accessories:

Kik Step – Blue

Customer Reviews:

loses power so fast! [Posted on 2008-11-16]
After a few months of use this vacuum only works for about 3 or 4 minutes before needing to be recharged. I'm about to throw mine away.

It's a shame because it really is the most attractive hand vacuum out there.

Worth every dime! [Posted on 2008-12-06]
I was shocked to read reviews for the Dirt Devil KONE with less than 5 stars. I've had mine for a year and have been completely satisfied with its powerful performance. It's perfect for removing hair and crumbs....just sucks it right up. Great for removing my 2 yr old's Cheerios and Goldfish in the car. It's chic, blends in with room decor. Other reviewers stated it was loud. Vacuums aren't meant to whisper. Have realistic expectations and you're sure to be pleased with the KONE. I seriously don't believe it matters whether your right or left handed. My husband and I have no problems with it.

Poor design, defective battery [Posted on 2009-01-01]
Ours was a gift from my wife's mother. I should disclose that I am not a fan of rechargeable vacuums, since they always seem to be a tradeoff of the convenience of not having a cord vs. weak suction and poor battery life. We tried to return this one but without a receipt, no one was willing to take it back.

The first problem, as others have mentioned, is the design. Good vacuum design should be focused on function and ergonomic, and this one fails on both fronts.

First, the vacuum exhaust blows downwards and out. The result is that the exhaust often scatters the dust/hair/dirt you're trying to sweep up. Second, it's actually very hard to use. The cone shape makes a poor handle, and the on/off switch is at the top of the cone, which requires you to use both hands (one to hold it, one to turn it off). You also have to pay attention more when putting it back in the charger, since it's perfectly round and if you don't put it back exactly right, it doesn't recharge.

My biggest issue is the battery. It is by far the weakest of any rechargeable we've owned (I've had 2 dustbusters and now this one). We tried to use it this morning and it started dying 30 seconds into a cleanup. Our vac is less than a year old and this shouldn't happen. It's very infuriating and our Kone is destined for a landfill.

Finally, the vacuum opening is a round opening and it doesn't have any attachments. It is very limiting.

Dirt Devil spent too much time thinking about a "stylish" design and not enough time building a vac that works. It's a plastic cone -- not a marble sculpture -- and function should always come first.

I don't know how I ever lived without it! [Posted on 2009-01-01]
I absolutely love the kone, it really does get the job done. I am a serious clean freak and I am constantly going around the house vacumming every little piece of dirt with my kone. I recieved it as a wedding gift and don't know how I ever survived without it. I don't know what all these other people are talking about. Mine works great!! I would recommend this product to anyone!!

Great purchase [Posted on 2009-01-07]
Great purchase. Got two, one for my daughter and one for my son. They really like them. Great price and very useful.

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