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Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster

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Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster

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DetailValue
BindingTools & Home Improvement
BrandMetro Vacuum
EAN0031275117308
FeatureWeights 2.75 pounds, 12-foot power cord
Height4.5 inches
Length6 inches
Weight20 pounds
Width11 inches
LabelMetro Vacuum
List Price$82.50
ManufacturerMetro Vacuum
ModelED500
MPNED-500
Package Quantity1
Product GroupHome Improvement
Product Type NameHARDWARE
PublisherMetro Vacuum
SKUED500
StudioMetro Vacuum
TitleMetro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster
UPC031275117308
Number Of Items1
ColorWhite
 

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#2 ·
This thing rocks!

review by robitussin

I use this thing at least once a week to clean my PC. I'm running a tech bench 24/7 and was going through compressed air cans non-stop. This solved that problem.

It is very loud, I brought it to work to clean out my PC there, and everyone was staring at me like a psycho
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If you use it for more then a few minutes it gets very hot! So don't burn your self, or use it in short bursts.

ProsCons
Very powerful, small, simple to carryLoud!, gets very hot quickly

Ratings
Overall5
 
#7 ·
Awesome

review by chinesethunda

I used this besides just dusting my PC. When I was modding my case and cutting it I used it to blow the dust and everything else away. I use it to clean lots of things very quickly.

ProsCons
Powerful, useful, compactLoud

Ratings
Overall5
 
#8 ·
Good alternative to canned air

review by ieatfish

This little blower is a wonderful alternative to the canned air we usually buy to blow away dust. It costs a bit more up front but there is no loss in pressure during use and it never runs it. It comes with a decently long cord and feels very solid in your hand. From what I can gather, you are essentially holding a motor attached to a blower fan. It is built for one purpose and that is to move air.

The blower is rather loud; I'd say it is 30% louder than your average vacuum, though that may be because your face is probably pretty close to it. It can also get rather warm after a few minutes of use, at least warm enough to be uncomfortable. There is a small piece of foam filter in the bottom that works fine and is easily removed for cleaning.

The amount of air this moves is much more than a can of air. It comes with a few different nozzles but I haven't really used them. Another big advantage over canned air is that you can use this upside down with no ill effects. As it is just a blower motor, orientation is irrelevant so no more freezing your parts on accident.

Overall, this thing is a great little device. You'll never need to buy compressed air again for home use but remember that this won't work well in any public settings like an office or store. It is very loud. But if you are tired of buying canned air and don't mind the noise, better pick one up.

ProsCons
Great pressure, infinite use, air filter, well builtLoud, gets hot after prolonged use, large/heavy

Ratings
Overall4
 
#9 ·
shut up and take my money !

review by elzhi

it blows away canned air in comparison
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i love this thing ! its small, well built, very powerful and it never runs out
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it is a bit loud though.

well worth the money

ProsCons
very powerful, small, well built Loud

Ratings
Overall5
 
#10 ·
Never have to buy compressed air again!!

review by exzacklyright

That pretty much says it. Great product!
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ProsCons
Powerful, Efficient, Small, CheapLoud

Ratings
Overall5
 
#11 ·
No refills needed

review by decali

Truly awesome. Very powerful, won't harm components, comes with a variety of nozzles (for which kind of air flow you'd like). Great investment for dust cleaning!

ProsCons
Powerful, reusableLoud!, gets hot

Ratings
Overall5
 
#17 ·
Best Bday Present Ever

review by grillinman

I received this for my birthday a couple weeks ago and it has quickly become my favorite tool in the house. The powerful (500W) motor makes quick work of loose dust through the case and on components. The blower also comes with several attachments, the best of which is the brush. A small brush on the end of the "straw" attachment will loosen the "caked on" dust and blow it away while it's at it! All my fans and components look, and run, like brand new. Great for cleaning fans! A must buy for any enthusiast.
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ProsCons
Powerful, efficient, lots of toolsGets hot quickly, loud

Ratings
Overall4
 
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#20 ·
Metro Datavac - My Honest View

review by thingamajig

I've never been a fan of compressed air in a tin, why buy air when it's all around me? Besides, i can fart with more force than those things. In my view, they are (and always have been) an utter waste of money. The Datavac further shows me why this is true.

So i've owned this thing for a good month and, as you'd expect, this is a very good product - definitely one of my best purchases to date. I was actually surprised to get hold of one within the UK. It can be a rare find but yes, they are available here if you look hard enough.

Anyhoo, I'll start with the pro's first:

Pro's:

Powerful and versatile, it comes with a number of nozzles for each task at hand. Of course, it's not a necessity as even without any attachment it would still blast out any and all dust in sight as it's incredibly strong. Does exactly what it says on the tin and more. It's especially good at cleaning out crud within keyboard keys with the right nozzle.

It's also small, which makes it portable and easy to use with one hand.

Cons:

There's a few here, firstly:

1.it gets hot very fast. This largely depends upon the kind of attachment you use and, obviously, the length of time that you use it. It'll get hotter quicker the more restrictive a nozzle you put on it, which is perfectly understandable. It's certainly not enough to cause any real concern as you shouldn't be using it continuously for long periods anyway. At most i'll have it running for a minute or two and even on the most smallest nozzle it still only gets mildly warm.

2. Noise. To be expected really, so not a big issue.

3. I'd like to have adjustable power. This isn't a big deal but it would've been nice to have a little slider/knob to change the speed of the motor. Also, because of the huge amount of air it throws out you will find you'll be cleaning the filter at the bottom of the vacuum quite regularly.

In particularly dusty environments it wouldn't surprise me if it would require a quick clean after each use - but that just shows how effective this little tool is. The filter is also easily removed and cleaned.

I could also mention the pricetag as you could argue it's a bit steep, but this is such a great little tool it really does justify the price. Although it's steep pricetag is largely because i live in Ripoff Britain.

Overall, you can't beat this product. A definite buy for anyone who regularly maintains PC's, and i'm sure this thing would have many more uses outside the computer environment.

ProsCons
Very powerful, effective, compactHeat, noise

Ratings
Overall4
 
#25 ·
Money Well Spent

review by tinmann

I'd walked into a local Compusa store with the intentions of buying canned air to clean out my computer case. the canned air was $29.99 for a 3 pk and $9.99 for a single lousy can of air. I'd seen the Metro DataVac online but never in a retail store. Well, that day Compusa had it on the shelves on sale $49.99 and I've never regretted buying one that day. It's more than paid for itself.

ProsCons
powerful, several nozzle attachment, ease of useloud, gets really warm after prolonged use

Ratings
Overall5
 
#33 ·
Wonderful product that is worth your money

review by nova.

This is a must have buy for any computer enthusiast. This thing will blow out dust in the most obscure places and make your case look brand new. Just make sure you are in a well ventilated area as dust will go everywhere. The datavac is one of of those things that will pay for itself in the many years that you will use it. I highly recommend it!

ProsCons
Better than canned air Gets pretty hot when using for a long time

Ratings
Overall5
 
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