Does anybody know the differences between the Whirlibird II and the Whirlibird III? Is there one you would recommend over the other? Thanks!
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In comparing the descriptions of the two versions of the jacket at Columbia's website, the differences I'm finding are: Whirlibird iii Construction: Zip-in and 3-point Interchange System Drawcord adjustable hem Adjustable cuff tabs Modern classic fit Fabric: Shell lining 100% nylon embossed taffeta Inner jacket exterior 100% polyester Microtex Lite II taffeta Inner jacket lining 100% polyester Thermal Reflective Microtex Omni-Heat inner jacket insulation 50% polyester/50% recycled polyester, 80g OH --------- Whirlibird ii Construction: Zip-in Interchange System Fabric: OMNI-TECH SHELL DETAILS 100% nylon SHELL LINING 100% nylon taffeta INNER JACKET EXTERIOR 100% polyester INNER JACKET LINING 100% polyester Thermal Reflective Other differences in the version III: Available colors Available color patterns Columbia only offers the newer version on their website So, there are some differences but not a lot. Hope this helps.
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Yes....I'm on my 1st 912(it now flys where it wants to)AND my 3rd 913 which is truly remarkable~~3 times I flew it up, up and out of sight....twicethe 1st one came back...however, the 3rd time, I think an eagle took it !! The 2nd 913 crashed so many times, I need a new motor. The 3rd 913works nicely(so far)...Also I have had a few 911s. The 1st one flew 2mo. with many crashes after I landed it a hot tub at the end of its first flight!
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I believe the 3000 replaces the 300. They have about the same rpm range. The 3000 has a newer design, probably some features I can't really think of right not but mostly the same
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On a side note, Stanley, we had a Whirlpool one in the kitchen to cool the kitchen and livingroom areas and it finally died last year after several years of having it. We tried to replace it with one of the many brands that we've had in other rooms that were cheaper. We hated all of them and they just wouldn't cool very well at all. I finally insisted on finding another Whirlpool since our old one was so great. This was well worth the extra money. It does a great job and we love it. We would never buy another brand again. Hope this helps in your decision...
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My parents had the lower priced alternative. We really liked it, so we bought one for our family. I chose the more expensive one because it seemed to have a more powerful and more importantly, quieter motor. It also seemed like the more expensive one was a little bit more heavy duty and would last longer. Hope this helps. Either way, you will be happy with the result. So good.
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My fan has 3 nickel blades. You should definitely not get fewer (i.e. 2)blades for a large room. It seems that the picture is wrong for the model 802. Here is the line item info from my order 18 months ago: 1 "Caframo Limited 802CA-KBX Ecofan Airplus, Nickel Blade"Health and Beauty; $127.99Good luck.Jerry
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Well, thanks for trying. I hope they reply! I noticed they merged those two models with their description as well which makes it hard to figure out the differences. If you dont get a response I'll definitely try to call and find out.
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By your question I can't tell what the 'cheaper one listed by you at this link' actually is...there is no link to it...just a link to Amazon. If you could let me know what that other one was I might be able to explain what differences there are. With that in mind...I bought this one because of the durability of this particular unit. I did some research and this one had a much lower failure rate and is supposed to last much longer than most of the others.
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What about the DC25? I'm thinking about buying that one. Does it have the same problems as the DC17 or have they improved it? I looked at it's reviews. There's only 9, but they're pretty good.
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The one we got my son is a single blade not the double. Unfortunately it wasn't a good buy. It's the biggest of the few we have owned which was nice but we had problems almost from the start. No matter what we tried we could not get it to fly forward. On the second flight it crashed and I had to order a new tail rotor. On the very next flight it fell from flight and broke an engine gear cog. It wasn't worth fixing after that and now sits on a shelf in my sons room. Made me angry to see my sons sadness. I then got a 4 chan slightly smaller and it's been great. The bigger copters are more fun to fly but I'll get a different one next time Hope that helps. The one we got my son is a single blade not the double. Unfortunately it wasn't a good buy. It's the biggest of the few we have owned which was nice but we had problems almost from the start. No matter what we tried we could not get it to fly forward. On the second flight it crashed and I had to order a new tail rotor. On the very next flight it fell from flight and broke an engine gear cog. It wasn't worth fixing after that and now sits on a shelf in my sons room. Made me angry to see my sons sadness. I then got a 4 chan slightly smaller and it's been great. The bigger copters are... » Read More The one we got my son is a single blade not the double. Unfortunately it wasn't a good buy. It's the biggest of the few we have owned which was nice but we had problems almost from the start. No matter what we tried we could not get it to fly forward. On the second flight it crashed and I had to order a new tail rotor. On the very next flight it fell from flight and broke an engine gear cog. It wasn't worth fixing after that and now sits on a shelf in my sons room. Made me angry to see my sons sadness. I then got a 4 chan slightly smaller and it's been great. The bigger copters are more fun to fly but I'll get a different one next time Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Not sure about the other models in requested comparison. My observations:- extremely effective. Moves huge volume of air.- Can be somewhat noisy. Low frequency buzz & "whoosh" of air- weak point is the angle adjustment which is governed by friction from a couple of washers and rubber grommets. Need to keep tight all the time. Suggest replacing with better/ larger fasteners
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Hi, I was wondering the same thing. So I contacted Oreck directly regarding the difference between the LW100 and the LW100LR. They told me it is the exact same vacuum. The only difference is the warranty. LW100 comes with the 7 year and 3 tune ups. LW100LR only comes with 5 years and no tune ups. They also said that as long as the seller on Amazon comes up as Oreck then you are buying it from Oreck. Now, I will say that it is very curious that they (oreck.com) are advertising the LW100LR for about $40 more than here and the LW100 for over $100 more than this one on amazon (LW100LR) which states it has the 7 year warranty and 3 tune ups. I will probably be buying this here and hoping they will honor the full 7 year warranty. Hope that helps
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If you are new to 450 size and 3d flight, I think the RTF is good. I would recommend replacing the gyro. I replaced the stock unit with Spartan Quark and I love it.
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Hi, not sure what the difference is exactly, but I must admit that I find this one much better than the previous one. It is lighter and more durable so I fully recommend getting 83 slow. Sorry I can't be more of help
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I've had both. The newer model is more sturdy, heavier duty plastic parts, in general, a real improvement. Works the same, but I think it will last longer, I've had mine about a year now.
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Hello, Have reviews on both models on Amazon. Had a bunch of trouble with the standard model, and no trouble with version 2. The version 2 has a lot more metal parts in the rotor head and tail, and digital tail servo which is much more responsive. Please see both reviews. So far I would say the version 2 is worth the extra money. Good day!
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Do not buy this unit. I did not give it a good review. Buy the Whisperpure 510 by Whirlpool. It is more expensive, but worth every penny of it. Keeps the air clean and is very quiet. My daughter has had one for several years and is still working.