The Brexit referendum thread: potential consequences for GB, EU and the Brits in CH - Page 837

#**16721** 23.01.2019, 13:37

	Quote:	bigblue2
	weren't these tests a big beef dyson had with the EU recently, EU test are when they are all empty, and once you start filling them with erm dust, they all (apart from the dyson) start to lose huge chunks of performance. iirc the bosch also has some kind of cheat where it exceeds the max eu power ratings. So like everything else its really down to how they where tested.

Bon à Savoir is .... not in the EU

not sure if they were tested empty or not, and yet ...

Bosch Athlet 227.95.- scores 4.2
Migros V24 198.- scores 3.6

Dyson Cyc. 649.- scores 3.9

Speaks enough for me - these hand held bagless sticks are supposed to be emptied so easily and very regularly.

Belgianmum · #**16722** 23.01.2019, 13:38

	Quote:	bigblue2
	dyson has been caught out being a massive hypocrite on more then one occasion do what I say not what I do!!

Much as I dislike the guy and the way he behaves I love my Dyson vacuum cleaner and won’t be giving that up in a hurry.

#**16723** 23.01.2019, 13:45

451.- extra for 0.3 points more - not good value I'd say.

But we digress, THIS is what it is all about:

https://www.facebook.com/LBC/videos/588456394928749/

Belgianmum · #**16724** 23.01.2019, 14:25

	Quote:
	451.- extra for 0.3 points more - not good value I'd say. But we digress, THIS is what it is all about: https://www.facebook.com/LBC/videos/588456394928749/

I didn’t pay 451 for it in the first place so it wasn’t 451 chf more than anything.

I have an excellent AEG cylinder vac that I have had for years for general cleaning but the rechargeable Dyson handheld is worth its weight in gold for inbetween times.

fatmanfilms · #**16725** 23.01.2019, 23:56

Malta will give Brits a 10 year residence permit in the event of a hard BREXIT v the 5 year one available to EU citizens. Whats not to like?

https://www.timesofmalta.com/mobile/...jHnnGgJ1gcK2Zs

fatmanfilms · #**16726** 24.01.2019, 00:20

	Quote:	Belgianmum
	I didn’t pay 451 for it in the first place so it wasn’t 451 chf more than anything. I have an excellent AEG cylinder vac that I have had for years for general cleaning but the rechargeable Dyson handheld is worth its weight in gold for inbetween times.

I bought mine in Migros for 249, brilliant product. You can get even cheaper factory refurbished on eBay.co.uk

#**16727** 24.01.2019, 00:41

Which Model? If the latest Cyclone - the RP s 649.-

If you got yours new for 249, good for you.

John William · #**16728** 24.01.2019, 01:49

	Quote:	marton
	And now! Brexit-backer James Dyson is moving his company HQ to Singapore Source

Well I'm backing the Brexit Britain that moves all worthwhile jobs to South-East Asia, India, China
or the EU.

fatmanfilms · #**16729** 24.01.2019, 08:20

	Quote:
	Which Model? If the latest Cyclone - the RP s 649.- If you got yours new for 249, good for you.

It was an older model, I rarely pay retail price for anything since Amazon or Ebay will usually offer better.

#**16730** 24.01.2019, 10:14

	Quote:	fatmanfilms
	Malta will give Brits a 10 year residence permit in the event of a hard BREXIT v the 5 year one available to EU citizens. Whats not to like? https://www.timesofmalta.com/mobile/...jHnnGgJ1gcK2Zs

Malta will give you EU citizenship for a modest investment, though.

Belgianmum · #**16731** 24.01.2019, 10:15

	Quote:
	Which Model? If the latest Cyclone - the RP s 649.- If you got yours new for 249, good for you.

Why would anyone in their right mind pay 649chf for a vacuum cleaner?

Blueangel · #**16732** 24.01.2019, 10:16

Double whammy of bad news for the PM this morning.

Barnier says the EU cannot put a time limit on the NI backstop, and this...

Airbus threatens UK departure from Brexit 'disgrace'
https://news.sky.com/story/airbus-th...grace-11615978

That could put 14,000 UK jobs at risk.

Clocker · #**16733** 24.01.2019, 10:17

	Quote:	Belgianmum
	Why would anyone in their right mind pay 649chf for a vacuum cleaner?

Certainly not for an ordinary household one. Workplace ones may be a bit pricier mind you.

	Quote:	Blueangel
	Double whammy of bad news for the PM this morning.

Just this morning?

Medea Fleecestealer · #**16734** 24.01.2019, 10:19

	Quote:
	Malta will give you EU citizenship for a modest investment, though.

Maybe not for much longer.

"The EU Commission has told EU states to tighten checks on non-EU nationals who acquire citizenship - so-called "golden passports" - through investments.

The Commission plans closer monitoring of those schemes and of "golden visas" granting residence in exchange for big investments. It says they can be abused for tax evasion and money-laundering.

EU citizenship gives an individual free movement in most of the EU, easy access to the single market and other rights.

Twenty EU countries have such schemes."

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46973590

Clocker · #**16735** 24.01.2019, 10:22

	Quote:	Medea Fleecestealer
	"The EU Commission has told EU states to tighten checks on non-EU nationals who acquire citizenship

Told them yes. Whether any change will be implemented is another matter.

#**16736** 24.01.2019, 10:26

	Quote:	Medea Fleecestealer
	Maybe not for much longer. "The EU Commission has told EU states to tighten checks on non-EU nationals who acquire citizenship - so-called "golden passports" - through investments. The Commission plans closer monitoring of those schemes and of "golden visas" granting residence in exchange for big investments. It says they can be abused for tax evasion and money-laundering. EU citizenship gives an individual free movement in most of the EU, easy access to the single market and other rights. Twenty EU countries have such schemes." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46973590

Yes, that's what prompted my comment. I'm guessing there will be a rush on such "investments for passports" until the loophole closes.

greenmount · #**16737** 24.01.2019, 13:15

	Quote:
	Yes, that's what prompted my comment. I'm guessing there will be a rush on such "investments for passports" until the loophole closes.

Exactly (mainly) from those who voted for Brexit I suspect! :-)

amogles · #**16738** 24.01.2019, 15:01

	Quote:	Belgianmum
	Why would anyone in their right mind pay 649chf for a vacuum cleaner?

yes, it's just a machine that sucks.

amogles · #**16739** 24.01.2019, 15:03

	Quote:	Medea Fleecestealer
	"The EU Commission has told EU states to tighten checks on non-EU nationals who acquire citizenship - so-called "golden passports" - through investments.

While the same EU commission at other times also criticized states who set the bar too high for acquiring citizenship.

So it's d@amned if you do, d@mned if you don't I suppose.

#**16740** 24.01.2019, 15:07

	Quote:	amogles
	While the same EU commission at other times also criticized states who set the bar too high for acquiring citizenship. So it's d@amned if you do, d@mned if you don't I suppose.

So in other words, preventing member states from either making it impossibly red-tape-jump-through-hoops-level complicated or giving it away to the highest bidders cos they're rich?

Basically, d@mned for leveling the playing field. Barstewards