Dyson founder says he has stopped developing corded vacuums Just in time for spring cleaning, Dyson has unveiled the newest addition to its lineup of high-tech vacuums. At a press conference in New York City yesterday, founder and chief engineer Sir James Dyson introduced the Dyson Cyclone V10, a powerful battery-operated stick vacuum that he says is ?why [Dyson has] stopped developing corded vacuums.?
The Dyson Cyclone V10 is an update to the popular, lightweight Cyclone stick vacuum series. Along with tweaks like a larger bin, streamlined airflow, and a ceramic shaft that?s lighter but stronger than the previous steel version, this model features an updated battery that maintains the same wattage instead of draining power over time. (Sir Dyson couldn?t resist inserting a little dig at the iPhone?s ?battery fade? problems when introducing this particular feature.) With this power upgrade, the Cyclone V10 emphasizes maximum suction?the digital motor spins at 125,000 rpm with a suction of 290 AW?over long run time. The battery doesn?t hold a charge for more than an hour, though the motor is controlled by a trigger in the handle (instead of a constantly-on vacuum suction) so you can save a little battery life by releasing the trigger when moving between spots. I?ve never wanted to vacuum for more than an hour anyway, but for larger jobs you might have to charge in between rooms.

Dyson founder addresses the audience at a press conference in New York o...