New Hotpoint's Without Eco Wash Launched (FUTURA)

[optima]

Kays

Those prices on the Kays website are unreal for a basic 6kg Aquarius Machine.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

So they launched Hotpoint Futura, Hotpoint Style - what next

More models without Eco wash - BTW the Black photo is the wrong photo, and the supposedly 1550rpm model actually shows the 1350 model.
They must be more expensive because they don't feature the awful eco washes, or must be because they are made differently.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Looking through that website they have some strange dryers too - a 3 dial condenser Hotpoint?? (only got 15 programmes though - so don't know what the extra programme is) - Looks very cluttered.
a 6.5KG vented with what seems like different programmes to the 7KG Aquarius Model too.

http://www.kandco.com/hotpoint-tcyl...sellers,0/o/2&trail=4739-4589-4294957894-4593

 

[chestermikeuk]

Programmes

Who`s making these programmes up??

12. Cuddly Toys
13. Heat & Enjoy

What next??

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Cuddly Toys is a programme dedicated to toys, it is at medium heat and lasts around 3hrs ensuring that the toys are dry all the way through, including the filling.
Heat & Enjoys heats to 37C (Body Temp) and holds it there until you open the door, you could probably leave it going for up to 10hrs (maybe longer) if you wanted.

They aren't made up, the have been around for the past year now.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Well

Thanks Mat, you learn something everday!!!

 

[rolls_rapide]

"Cuddly Toys"

It sounds like the "conveyor belt" on "The Generation Game":

"a set of heated rollers, a fondue set, a case of fine wines, a pair of matching picture frames, an electric drill, a cuddly toy..."

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Rolls_Rapide

Miele launched a "cuddly toys" wash on there washers before anyway!
They referred to it as Cuddly Toys, soft toys, stuffed animals and lots more.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

8KG Ultima on Comet £719.99

You've got to be joking surely
I don't think anyone would buy a Hotpoint 8KG at £720, or would they?
Has Indesit improved the build on this, so that £720 is an appropriate price, or is it just to con people's money?
Looking into the model number further, I can see its exactly the same as the 9KG models, just 8KG max load, instead 9KG, same drum size, same pretty much everything else. By looking at the model number, it could have a stainless steel door, but in White - like the 10Kg model however:
Even the 10KG Ultima is only £499.99 and that has the Titanium drum!

Could it be this model is improved some way in terms of programme choice - maybe lack of Eco wash cycles too, instead 20 wash?

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Washing-Machines/buy-HOTPOINT-WMUD843PX-Washing-Machine/355861

 

[chestermikeuk]

When...

it appears in stock, with the correct picture, then you will see a revised price - or even a special introductory offer of a third off - courtesy of a 28 day higher price...

On the other hand you will see prices steadily rise with all manufacturers, prices for low end particulary have been give away with no profit for far to long!!

Get your bargains now!!

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

It is in stock

It is already in stock at £719.99 and is ready for the Customers to buy, It says buy it now, and they can deliver it to my house in 2 days. Not that I am buying it.
Yes I bet it will go down in price as you say when the picture is added, but that huge jump up to £700+, that's Siemens prices, no one would buy it if it was that expensive, surely.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Me tinks...

Its NOT in stock and unavailable in stores for a month at least by my calculations, Comets Call centre and Hotpoints delivery sheets!!!

 

[fl1012]

Comet Prices

Comet prices are all over the place at the moment (at least for laundry appliances). I was looking the other day & they were charging like £200 more for a machine than they were a few weeks ago. They got bought out by a company (possibly a Private Equity Firm) a short while ago, but i think they've been in financial trouble lately.

I would imagine the weird prices are either just mistakes that they could cash-in on or dramatic rises so that they can then reduce them loads & make it look like a great sale, ie 60% off etc.

A shame, as when i've visited their stores local to me, the staff have been leagues ahead of the useless articles they have in Currys.

Liam

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Wasn't it Curry's that purchased Comet??

I am sure I read somewhere last year that Comet stores could close in 2012, as the latest owners (Curry's) were struggling to make ends meet.
Or could we see them saying at Curry's, Comet & pC world on TV adds??
Maybe I read wrong?

 

[chestermikeuk]

????

Mat, the Chief Executive heading the consortium that bought Comet is the ex Managing Director of Dixons Stores Group - which owns Currys...

Some stores will follow, however if anyone can turn Comet round, this man and team should be able to, they came on board in 1988 when Dixons bought Currys and DSG had the best years ever!!!

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Thats brilliant news then. Well done to him.
Good luck to Comet then!

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

the style & futuras have finally been added to the Indesit image bank - I reckon manuals will come soon!

 

[jetsystem1200]

The Style machines have now replaced the Aquarius and Aquarius+ washers in the Argos catalogue!

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Don't worry

Just because Argos have got rid of the Aquarius & Aquarius+ lines, its not going to be the end.
Argos is one of the Catalogue retailers, along with Little wood, kays, next (Also Appliances online), boots etc, that have been given the Style range, limited edition, just like the major retailers have been given Futura, and the minor stores, have been given Experience.
Argos obviously decided Style & Aquarius are too similar, and decided to end the stocking of the Aquarius brand.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Finally, an 8KG Vented Tumble Dryer

Based on the Futura line. It looks like standard drum though, not wave drum, but at least they finally launched one. Maybe the Aquarius+ version will launch soon, which feature Anti-Allergy instead of Synthetics 1KG load programme!
Yes both Cottons & Synthetics fast dry are for small loads, I read somewhere it could be max 1KG (I think this is the max capacity of the 7KG Aquarius Vented too).

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tumble-Dryers/buy-HOTPOINT-TVFG85C6P-Tumble-Dryer/123514

 

[hotpointfan]

Mat

I think the outrageous pricing is down to the fact that many people class Hotpoint as a medium quality brand, as the likes of Russel hobbs, Beko, haier, HEC, Bush etc have been sitting in the lower down category.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Give Hotpoint their does..

They have recently got much better constructed, and are a lot heavier than they were, they also have the improved wash rhythm, while the dryers are made in Britain, and reasonably priced.
The Ultima washer is expensive, because like the Aqualtis it is made in Italy, to high standards. I would happily pay £500 for a Hotpoint, never £500 for a Beko.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Introducing Smart Tech (They've still got rid of EcoWash

Futura has now left, it seems, and replaced by Smart Tech.
Looks to be Currys Exclusives, these machines feature an improved text font, removed the symbols for each programme, and have the Cleaning action replaced with Smart Button instead where Super wash is replaced with Performance+ and delicates is replaced with Sprint + (a replacement for Time saver). (Time saver option is replaced with Easy Iron).

I'm not sure how well the Performance+/normal modes will differ from the Current range, but thought I'd share with you anyways.
If anyone works in Curry's/store selling them I'd be great full for real life pictures.
7, 8 & 9KG versions, all 1400rpm, all with brushless motor's. 3 colours options.

Link to the manuals (already on the Italian website): http://www.hotpoint.eu/_pdf/booklets/14/40/19512179700_GB.pdf

Link to the 8KG one on Curry's:
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househ....html?sPageInfo=2_20&sSortInfo=relevance-desc

Pictures:

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Finally a 10Kg, 1600 spin version has launched too.
It mentions on Curry's that only 44% water remains after full spin (If I remember correct, this makes it the driest results on the whole market based on the 1600 category).

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househ...1063p-washing-machine-white-22091124-pdt.html

 

[lavamat_jon]

44% residual moisture content is nothing new, 1600rpm machines have achieved that since the year dot.

Jon

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

This comment isn't meant to be harsh, or cause argument!

Oops - Made a mistake!! Thought they were all 52-54% remaining moisture!!
(its a good job I didn't state it as a fact!)
All (well most!) 1600rpm are actually 44% which is actually very good.
Thanks Jon (lavamat_Jon) for pointing this out!

About this site:
I've noticed as soon as you make a mistake someone comes forward and rectifies you, can be good (as in this case), but at other times, it can be rather annoying.
Why is it though, that no one seems interested in putting a comment forward other than to rectify someone's generally honest mistake??
I thought many would respond to these new Hotpoint machines, but obviously not.
I wont post any more (new ones), as no interest, personally I love 'em. I thought it would also be great for our American friends to see what Europe gets, I love seeing the American designs/concepts after all.

I guess you're all waiting for an actual Design Change???

Mat (Glenfieldmathk1)

 

[henene4]

In my case, these machines aren't something special. The design is not much changed since I know these machines and there are no actual inovations.
For me, they are just one of these several "exclisive" machines being the same just relabled. They are just not my kind of machine...

 

[dascot]

As far as I can see, there's nothing particularly new or interesting about them other than the name change, so that may be why there's not many comments on it. So, yes, I'd be more interested if it were a design change, although this design is better than the one or two previous to it.

As for the corrections - yes, many are honest mistakes, but some people also post inflammatory comments in order to get a response.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

New Aquarius dryer

Aquarius dryer's have relaunched, with a rather different (Hoover style) control panel.
There's a vented, and condenser models, both in white, Classic Cream (or Almond) or Graphite

Wonder if we'll see some design changes to Aquarius washers, which didn't launch that long ago though really??

My Guess is the vented dryers now come with the Wave Drum (as the Extra care button has been added).
Programme choice is reasonable (like my Experience), the condenser takes Anti-allergy (extra high heat end of drying phase), vented Bed & Bath (variable heat throughout).
Plus 3 cotton (high Heat), 2 synthetic (Med heat), a silk/delicates setting (low heat), a baby setting (less heat, more frequent reverse), shirts (removes creases but doesn't dry completely)and jeans setting (less intense heat).

Can't see what the "Timed drying" say.

 

[dascot]

That control panel doesn't look vastly different from the previous vented ones though, does it? All the vented ones I've seen in stores have had the dial in the middle and the smooth panel with text like that one.