@Michelle I'm glad to hear of your son's experiences. But having different sounds, while distracting to some (this is HIGHLY individual), encourages a broader palette of technical skills than can be learned on an acoustic piano alone. I'm aware of "gearheads" that get lost trying sounds and never output a finished work — and have been guilty of that on occasion.
But, of course, there are digital pianos that are both (1) cheaper and come in the (2) exact same exterior form factor as an acoustic piano. And these will continue to get better.
@Guest Please articulate so I may understand.
@Jedidja As I mentioned, "feel" is relative from piano to piano, synth to synth. Have you tried some of the new hammer-strike models, particularly Yamaha and Roland ones? (Also remember some senses are colored by what you *see*, not just what you feel.)
@martha Oh, yes, electricity is the big factor. An important one to consider if turbulence is typical weather where you are. When that gets solved for computers (not realistically soon), it by extension will benefit electronic instruments.
@Chris I hope you'll buy from a place with a good return policy! That's like, the OMNI-rule. :)
@I Love Analogue I like the name of your blog! Your two observations are absolutely true in my experience. I felt myself outgrowing the "basics" of a piano and needing more, especially as it came to original creation.
@Linsey Thanks for explaining so well, as you often do. Music generates much passion, so hot emotions are sure to follow. I'm really glad to hear of your experiences, and a capable synth is a "superset" of a piano, so if you learn that, you can always play the usual ivories.
@Winkyboy And many Hollywood "orchestras" are infact synthesized renditions, sampled from acoustic sources and combined in fresh ways! Again, this is not to say orchestras are obsolete — they have a grand charm — but cost and portability, like the piano on a smaller scale, are very much a factor.
I just don't want anyone to feel limited because of someone else's prejudices.
@Guest #2 Oh, explain.
@FrugalNYC Thanks for chiming in! I found it hard to write parts of this article, for I didn't want to generalize too much, yet it's true, there are many sizes & shapes of synths, including those that resemble and feel more like their acoustic counterparts.
@Linsey again, I seem to recall such tales when I was younger! I'd quote a source if I had one. But it also makes me think of people in the 80s (in particular, Malaysia) saying kids would get bored of the video game fad and return to their spinning tops. Also, how we refer to things says a lot about our mindset: "cars" were once "horseless carriages".
@Seth Thanks for taking your time to think more about and share! I disclaim I'm a former classical snob, and know that by far most of the replies I see on this matter are predictable and without extensive experience in both "camps", so I'm glad you're more familiar than that — given such a collection.
My son moved recently with his wife and baby to a larger newer apartment for the same rent as their old apartment. He didn't ask for a reduction. He rented a small moving van for a few hours and family and friends showed up to help him move quickly. He was able to return the van the same afternoon and avoided any extra charges.
I would ask for a reduction or move to a better or cheaper place.
I've had a dyson for almost 7 years now and love it, it works great, it is super easy to clean, don't have to mess with changing dustbags and whenever it gets stuck, I just take it apart and dust it off and it goes great again.
Sorry you got a lemon, but Dyson did make it so that almost every manufacturer now offers 'bagless' vacuums, and that makes them a star in my book just for that innovation being spread to the masses!
If you are a good renter I think it's fine to ask for a rent reduction. We just renegotiated a lower rent with our renter figuring that if we had to relist our place we'd have to pay a month's rent to a realtor to find another renter (assuming people are working with a realtor).
Interesting to hear your horror story about Dyson. We have had a Dyson since '06 ourselves and never had any problems. I have a feeling that Dyson may want to restore themselves to your good graces after this blog entry makes its Internet rounds, though. I hope so, anyway.
Your vacuum had a 2-year warranty, and you first experienced problems after 18 months. If you called Dyson before that 2 years was up, they're responsible for fixing it. It doesn't matter that the two years is now past; what matters is that you contacted them during the warranty period.
Can you offer any kind of verification of when you first reported the problem to them?
I bought a refurbished DC07 5 years ago and it works great. I've NEVER had a vacuum last that long. I have 2 dogs that shed like crazy, 2 kids and lots of dirt to vacuum. My Dyson is frequently used and well loved.
curious as to where you got your info that they were the 'king of vacuums'? Even consumer reports touts miele above Dyson... and the cool thing? You can get a miele at bed bath and beyond for less than what you paid for the dyson. (works much much MUCH better, very reliable). If you get those 20% coupons off in the mail, you can save even more. We did a large amount of research before buying the best vacuum we could. And we ended up with a miele. YOu dont have to buy the top of the line. Their simple 1200W canisters with three attachments not only pickup ALL dirt, the bags are hepa level, AND it is quite possibly the QUIETEST vacuum you will find on the market. We had tried a friend's Dyson once. After I almost lost my hearing... I didnt care if it could suck up every micron of dirt in our house... if we were going to go deaf doing vacuuming every day.. wasnt worth it.
Before you buy that Hoover, go to your local library and look at the Consumer Reports March 2009 issue. They did a whole vacuum cleaner review for both uprights and canisters. It helped us decide which brand and model to buy.
We seriously considered a Hoover Wind Tunnel which was reviewed well but upon reading the fine print, Consumer Reports noted that there were many complaints about that model having design (breakage) issues. Looking the vacuum up on Amazon and reading the reviews confirmed this.
After researching vacuums heavily for a few weeks I've come to the conclusion that even the best of them aren't made like they used to be..
Wow. Sorry to hear you had problems with your Dyson. We've had our DC-14 for about 5 years now and it works as well today as the day we bought it. I love that it's easy to take apart in case things get stuck in it and the filters can be cleaned and reused and the suction is still great. You must have gotten a lemon.
It really is unfortunate that your product has a problem, but the manufacturer offers a 2 year warantee (which is pretty good), and yours it outside of that. If I were you, I would have it repaired. It's probably something simple like a belt that they can replace. I wouldn't continue using it though, as you may just make the problem worse (and more expensive). Sorry for being cynical, but you have to expect a certain amount of risk with any product and understand that something may happen to it.
and it's broken after two years. You made a deal and now you're complaining because it came back to bite you. I appreciate you letting me know that it didn't work out for you, but I don't see why you have such spite toward Dyson. Sounds harsh, but why do you have any right to complain? They didn't guarantee it would work for 5 years - just 2.
This is really a thing that companies should know about. The internet makes it so that ordinary consumers now have a voice. (Not calling you ordinary of course). I wonder how long it would take for them to contact you now that it is on a blog with a 4 google ranking.
Wow! That sucks! We have a different issue. We bought a Dyson hand vac for the kids to clean up their spills. It sucks. But ... the battery life sucks as well. I think the charge last about 10 minutes.
This is certainly a lesson in hindsight. You found all these complaints about the Dyson to write this article. If only you had done that before you bought the vacuum! My brother and sister-in-law have a Dyson, too, for the same reasons. I don't think they are having quite as many problems, but any time I've used it, it hasn't been impressive at all. My $40 Dirt Devil works better.
People reading this should understand that any big purchases should be researched like crazy beforehand, to cut through all the hype! This is a great warning for them.
Automatic transmission vehicles have a number of distinct advantages over manual transmission vehicles.
For older drivers, who are already hampered by things like slightly poorer vision, slower reaction times, ect, automatic transmissions make driving possible. An older neighbor of mine traded in their stick shift vehicle last year for one with automatic transmision. He told he wished he had done it many years ago.
Manual transmission vehicles are also more likely to need transmission repair. No small thing since transmision work is among the most expensive repairs one can incur.
Friends or family can use the vehicle if it is an automatic transmission. Perhaps not if it is a stick.
Automatic transmission vehicles are easier to sell and typically retain more value than manual transmission vehicles.
I think your suspicions about Capital One is correct. My husband had a Capital One card that he hasn't used for years, and then they automatically closed the account. Shortly afterwards he received this netSpend card. It is possible that Capital One still wants to milk some money out of him. That is the only credit card we did not share. We both have cards from Citi and Chase and I did not receive a netSpend card.
My husband just received this card in the mail today. This kind of thing makes me upset. I hope they didn't run our credit or anything. We are trying to buy a house right now and the last thing we need is any negative credit in a time when it is hard enough to keep our credit in good standing.
I love the idea of making 24 pie crusts & keeping them in the freezer for a long time. I really would like your recipe. It sounds very good. Could you send it to me or let me know where to find it?
Thank you,
Dottie
It goes to say, that those who do the work will get the job, and your article reinforces that point nicely.
As a first step, I recommend to my clients that they go through the job specialization process so that they are clear about their value-add to the employer and how to best find their ideal career (i.e. networking, social networking, job boards, etc.).
Ha ha ha...I love when a company's name can be publicly smeared when their product is cr*p!!!
Now if only I could be a blogger on here, and complain about the GEEK SQUAD.
I'd have a LOT to say....and NONE of it would be good...
@Michelle I'm glad to hear of your son's experiences. But having different sounds, while distracting to some (this is HIGHLY individual), encourages a broader palette of technical skills than can be learned on an acoustic piano alone. I'm aware of "gearheads" that get lost trying sounds and never output a finished work — and have been guilty of that on occasion.
But, of course, there are digital pianos that are both (1) cheaper and come in the (2) exact same exterior form factor as an acoustic piano. And these will continue to get better.
@Guest Please articulate so I may understand.
@Jedidja As I mentioned, "feel" is relative from piano to piano, synth to synth. Have you tried some of the new hammer-strike models, particularly Yamaha and Roland ones? (Also remember some senses are colored by what you *see*, not just what you feel.)
@martha Oh, yes, electricity is the big factor. An important one to consider if turbulence is typical weather where you are. When that gets solved for computers (not realistically soon), it by extension will benefit electronic instruments.
@Chris I hope you'll buy from a place with a good return policy! That's like, the OMNI-rule. :)
@I Love Analogue I like the name of your blog! Your two observations are absolutely true in my experience. I felt myself outgrowing the "basics" of a piano and needing more, especially as it came to original creation.
@Linsey Thanks for explaining so well, as you often do. Music generates much passion, so hot emotions are sure to follow. I'm really glad to hear of your experiences, and a capable synth is a "superset" of a piano, so if you learn that, you can always play the usual ivories.
@Winkyboy And many Hollywood "orchestras" are infact synthesized renditions, sampled from acoustic sources and combined in fresh ways! Again, this is not to say orchestras are obsolete — they have a grand charm — but cost and portability, like the piano on a smaller scale, are very much a factor.
I just don't want anyone to feel limited because of someone else's prejudices.
@Guest #2 Oh, explain.
@FrugalNYC Thanks for chiming in! I found it hard to write parts of this article, for I didn't want to generalize too much, yet it's true, there are many sizes & shapes of synths, including those that resemble and feel more like their acoustic counterparts.
@Linsey again, I seem to recall such tales when I was younger! I'd quote a source if I had one. But it also makes me think of people in the 80s (in particular, Malaysia) saying kids would get bored of the video game fad and return to their spinning tops. Also, how we refer to things says a lot about our mindset: "cars" were once "horseless carriages".
@Seth Thanks for taking your time to think more about and share! I disclaim I'm a former classical snob, and know that by far most of the replies I see on this matter are predictable and without extensive experience in both "camps", so I'm glad you're more familiar than that — given such a collection.
And, I shall reply directly on your blog!
Thanks all.
My son moved recently with his wife and baby to a larger newer apartment for the same rent as their old apartment. He didn't ask for a reduction. He rented a small moving van for a few hours and family and friends showed up to help him move quickly. He was able to return the van the same afternoon and avoided any extra charges.
I would ask for a reduction or move to a better or cheaper place.
I've had a dyson for almost 7 years now and love it, it works great, it is super easy to clean, don't have to mess with changing dustbags and whenever it gets stuck, I just take it apart and dust it off and it goes great again.
Sorry you got a lemon, but Dyson did make it so that almost every manufacturer now offers 'bagless' vacuums, and that makes them a star in my book just for that innovation being spread to the masses!
If you are a good renter I think it's fine to ask for a rent reduction. We just renegotiated a lower rent with our renter figuring that if we had to relist our place we'd have to pay a month's rent to a realtor to find another renter (assuming people are working with a realtor).
Yes! I was going to suggest this too.
Interesting to hear your horror story about Dyson. We have had a Dyson since '06 ourselves and never had any problems. I have a feeling that Dyson may want to restore themselves to your good graces after this blog entry makes its Internet rounds, though. I hope so, anyway.
Your vacuum had a 2-year warranty, and you first experienced problems after 18 months. If you called Dyson before that 2 years was up, they're responsible for fixing it. It doesn't matter that the two years is now past; what matters is that you contacted them during the warranty period.
Can you offer any kind of verification of when you first reported the problem to them?
I bought a refurbished DC07 5 years ago and it works great. I've NEVER had a vacuum last that long. I have 2 dogs that shed like crazy, 2 kids and lots of dirt to vacuum. My Dyson is frequently used and well loved.
curious as to where you got your info that they were the 'king of vacuums'? Even consumer reports touts miele above Dyson... and the cool thing? You can get a miele at bed bath and beyond for less than what you paid for the dyson. (works much much MUCH better, very reliable). If you get those 20% coupons off in the mail, you can save even more. We did a large amount of research before buying the best vacuum we could. And we ended up with a miele. YOu dont have to buy the top of the line. Their simple 1200W canisters with three attachments not only pickup ALL dirt, the bags are hepa level, AND it is quite possibly the QUIETEST vacuum you will find on the market. We had tried a friend's Dyson once. After I almost lost my hearing... I didnt care if it could suck up every micron of dirt in our house... if we were going to go deaf doing vacuuming every day.. wasnt worth it.
Before you buy that Hoover, go to your local library and look at the Consumer Reports March 2009 issue. They did a whole vacuum cleaner review for both uprights and canisters. It helped us decide which brand and model to buy.
We seriously considered a Hoover Wind Tunnel which was reviewed well but upon reading the fine print, Consumer Reports noted that there were many complaints about that model having design (breakage) issues. Looking the vacuum up on Amazon and reading the reviews confirmed this.
After researching vacuums heavily for a few weeks I've come to the conclusion that even the best of them aren't made like they used to be..
I hope that Dyson is happy that their inability to work with their customers just lost them at least 2 possible customers.
Wow. Sorry to hear you had problems with your Dyson. We've had our DC-14 for about 5 years now and it works as well today as the day we bought it. I love that it's easy to take apart in case things get stuck in it and the filters can be cleaned and reused and the suction is still great. You must have gotten a lemon.
It really is unfortunate that your product has a problem, but the manufacturer offers a 2 year warantee (which is pretty good), and yours it outside of that. If I were you, I would have it repaired. It's probably something simple like a belt that they can replace. I wouldn't continue using it though, as you may just make the problem worse (and more expensive). Sorry for being cynical, but you have to expect a certain amount of risk with any product and understand that something may happen to it.
and it's broken after two years. You made a deal and now you're complaining because it came back to bite you. I appreciate you letting me know that it didn't work out for you, but I don't see why you have such spite toward Dyson. Sounds harsh, but why do you have any right to complain? They didn't guarantee it would work for 5 years - just 2.
i've forwarded this to the consumerist
This is really a thing that companies should know about. The internet makes it so that ordinary consumers now have a voice. (Not calling you ordinary of course). I wonder how long it would take for them to contact you now that it is on a blog with a 4 google ranking.
Wow! That sucks! We have a different issue. We bought a Dyson hand vac for the kids to clean up their spills. It sucks. But ... the battery life sucks as well. I think the charge last about 10 minutes.
This is certainly a lesson in hindsight. You found all these complaints about the Dyson to write this article. If only you had done that before you bought the vacuum! My brother and sister-in-law have a Dyson, too, for the same reasons. I don't think they are having quite as many problems, but any time I've used it, it hasn't been impressive at all. My $40 Dirt Devil works better.
People reading this should understand that any big purchases should be researched like crazy beforehand, to cut through all the hype! This is a great warning for them.
Automatic transmission vehicles have a number of distinct advantages over manual transmission vehicles.
For older drivers, who are already hampered by things like slightly poorer vision, slower reaction times, ect, automatic transmissions make driving possible. An older neighbor of mine traded in their stick shift vehicle last year for one with automatic transmision. He told he wished he had done it many years ago.
Manual transmission vehicles are also more likely to need transmission repair. No small thing since transmision work is among the most expensive repairs one can incur.
Friends or family can use the vehicle if it is an automatic transmission. Perhaps not if it is a stick.
Automatic transmission vehicles are easier to sell and typically retain more value than manual transmission vehicles.
Always a flip side to consider.
I make my own kitty litter from newspaper - phone books work too. Here's the "recipe" http://alliesanswers.com/tip-of-the-day/tip-of-the-day-make-your-own-kit...
Hi Angry Mom,
I think your suspicions about Capital One is correct. My husband had a Capital One card that he hasn't used for years, and then they automatically closed the account. Shortly afterwards he received this netSpend card. It is possible that Capital One still wants to milk some money out of him. That is the only credit card we did not share. We both have cards from Citi and Chase and I did not receive a netSpend card.
My husband just received this card in the mail today. This kind of thing makes me upset. I hope they didn't run our credit or anything. We are trying to buy a house right now and the last thing we need is any negative credit in a time when it is hard enough to keep our credit in good standing.
I love the idea of making 24 pie crusts & keeping them in the freezer for a long time. I really would like your recipe. It sounds very good. Could you send it to me or let me know where to find it?
Thank you,
Dottie
It goes to say, that those who do the work will get the job, and your article reinforces that point nicely.
As a first step, I recommend to my clients that they go through the job specialization process so that they are clear about their value-add to the employer and how to best find their ideal career (i.e. networking, social networking, job boards, etc.).
I offer a FREE job specialization book which I hope proves of service.
Well done!!