Super Tiny Vacuum: The Dyson DC26 "Japan" Japan

Super Tiny Vacuum: The Dyson DC26 "Japan"
Japan

Look at this tiny little Dyson canister vacuum! While strolling around Tokyo's largest electronics store, Yodobashi Camera we spotted this mini Dyson created specifically for the Japanese market...

While we think the size would be successful in urban American markets, the prize is too high — ¥79800 (over $800!) — to be competitive. Still, a fun find!

(Images: Aaron Able, Abby's Guide)

Comments (6)

Kawai des!

posted by bepsf on June 2nd 2009 at 5:38pm
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I can't imagine using this Dyson in a truly small Japanese apartment --say 9 mats or so. In my own smallish Manhattan apartment, I am very satisfied with my little green cordless Shark.

posted by GregorSamsa on June 2nd 2009 at 5:39pm
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It IS a little overpriced....regardless of size.

posted by baileyb on June 2nd 2009 at 6:27pm
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Japan is overpriced in general, and the media wonders why the Japanese aren't shopping their way out of the slump. I bought one very similar in Hong Kong for about US$100. Works really well picking up all the errant cat hair.

posted by tinafrog01 on June 2nd 2009 at 10:40pm
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I have a big Dyson, "Animal" model, and it's the best vacuum I have ever used -- a tiny one would be great for stairs, etc. (Mine was about $700, as I recall.)

posted by SherryBinNH on June 3rd 2009 at 1:21pm
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These have just been released in Spain priced 399€. We had been mulling over which to buy and saw this yesterday. SOLD! Why would you want anything else bigger? Here are the specifications in the same format as the other products on the Dyson site (took me a few Google translations of the Japan site and a UK phonecall to source):
Patented cyclone technology : Root Cyclone™ technology core separator
Delivery : -
Suction power : 165 AW
Movement type : Fixed wheel
Filtration : Lifetime HEPA
Cleaner head : Mini Flat Out™ head
Stair cleaning : Sits on stairs
Bin capacity : 0.65 litres Clear bin™
Tools / accessories :
* Crevice tool
* Stair tool
* Brush tool
Dimensions : 266x320x205mm(HxDxW)
Max. reach : 8.6 metres
Cord length : 5 metres
Weight : 3.22 kg (5.62 kg)

I think that this is all - any corrections welcome. Note that the Japanese site does not contain the Power rating.

All the best,
Mike