| This little vacuum makes quite an impression, first | | | | comment that the battery lasts only six minutes, |
| in appearance and then in power. It has been | | | | making it impossible to replace their regular |
| called twice as powerful as any handheld vacuum | | | | vacuum with this unit, but that, one must |
| in existence. As with other Dyson models, the | | | | remember, wasn't the point of this handheld |
| DC16 is a bagless vacuum, uses Cyclonic | | | | model. The model is meant for "in between" jobs, |
| technology, never needs filters or belts, and | | | | to pick up things in places that are more |
| makes use of a HEPA filter. This article will give | | | | conveniently reached with a handheld device. |
| the reader an overview of this small but mighty | | | | Just as the Dyson DC15, the DC16 comes as an |
| machine. | | | | all-purpose (Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum |
| Most handheld devices don't hold up to the job. | | | | Cleaner) or "animal" model, designed specifically for |
| Though they are more convenient than pulling out | | | | pet owners (Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld |
| a traditional upright or canister model, most don't | | | | Vacuum Cleaner). It has, among other things, a |
| have the suction or longevity to get the job done. | | | | motorized brush bar, unlike other handheld |
| Dyson brags that the DC16 will hold up in suction | | | | vacuums. It comes with a crevice tool as well and |
| power as much as any of its upright vacuums. | | | | does admirably on corners and edges. Popular |
| And, they are right. This little monster sports a 12 | | | | Mechanics was impressed, stating, "Pit-bull hair that |
| amp motor and the power of the unit makes it | | | | had proved impervious to suction gave way with |
| possible to finish the job much more quickly than | | | | ease, filling the bagless chamber with a satisfying |
| conventional handhelds. | | | | flurry of strands." Interestingly, the brush comes |
| Dyson is quick to announce that the DC16 makes | | | | off easily so that it can be cleaned, if necessary, |
| use of a lithium-ion battery, much like what is | | | | without too much trouble. Some pet owners |
| found in electric or hybrid cars. What this means is | | | | found that it outperformed the upright in this |
| that, when you vacuum, it doesn't start out | | | | respect, as the upright often became |
| strong and then give up power as you work. The | | | | overwhelmed with pet hair, whereas the handheld |
| energy output is very consistent and it recharges | | | | powered the brush, making it possible to keep |
| quickly when plugged back in. Some owners | | | | working. |