I think they are getting there. The hair dryer is not a bad product really. However I do feel like some of their products still have quite a way to go. The excessive use of cheap plastic with bright coloured highlights aren't to everyone's taste.
Also, maybe someone with more vacuum experience can chime in but what's the preferred material choice for an upright vacuum? Plastic seems pretty perfect to me in that it has good impact resistance and probably won't scratch or damage furniture/walls too much. I know aluminum is quite the rage in the consumer electronics world but I doubt that would make a good choice. I bet carbon fiber would be nice although the price would increase a few hundred percent.
but the visual design is pretty damn awful, and the way the whole thing fits together has plenty of flex. the gaskets don't really sit right, etc. its a good machine if you don't have a lot to cover, if you ignore the price, but its not a great product.
The V6 and newer V8 don't have a lot of plastic unlike the bigger Dyson vacuums. They also are idea for small apartments and do well on hardware floors.
The $35 eureka commercial I bought 12 years ago is still going strong. It is mostly metal. I can afford to change a lot of bags a bit early for that $265 difference.
The key to extending the life of a vacuum cleaner is always clean the filter :)
Really, I don't think you know what you are talking about. The supersonic is innovate and in a useful way in how it distributes the heat. Pros love it. And it looks great.
"excessive use of cheap plastic"
Many people like the modern industrial look. The highest quality plastics are always used. And above all Dyson is about engineering excellence and producing a product that is useful and functions at a new level.
You really need to do your reading about the company :)
Having gone through many, many hair dryers, ranging from cheap to inexcusably expensive, the Dyson is hands down awesome. Perhaps other people have different experiences, but I love it.
A sidenote: I've owned two Dyson vacuums in the past, and I didn't really care for either.
Often in forums do I find people hiding behind user names who say something stupid and then say "I'm an engineer so I know better!". Then give abs. no reason (let alone technical) to back this up whatsoever.
When it's clear they have not even tried the product! And are spouting opinions. We need less of that. More people who know what they are talking about please or be quiet.
Without judging if the plastic is cheap, it certainly feels less solid than they used to, in my experience. Sure, sample of one.