Customer Reviews

Metro Vacuum MDV-1BA DataVac Pro 4.5-AMP Computer Vac/Blower

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I bought this vacuum to keep the dust out of my two computers.

The vacuum gets hot quickly when using the smaller tip, but it doesn't vacuum that well without the smaller tip. Even with the smaller tip I found that it worked better as a blower than as a vacuum.

However, after using it to maintain only two computers for approximately five cleanings it is beginning to lose its power, and to heat up more quickly.

I would have chosen a different product had I known this previous to purchase, so I'm rating this to help others.

Pros:
It runs?

Cons:
It gets VERY hot very fast.
The back easily falls off during use, spilling all that has been vacuumed.
It has an overall cheap feel to it.

I returned mine to Amazon.

I've seen the other reviews here recently, and I'm not sure what folks are complaining about. Yes, there's an AC motor in here, so things will tend to get a little warm when moving that much air. We have a Hoover upright at home, and while the sucking power of this little thing doesn't approach that Vacuum, it does admirably enough that I no longer need to use the Hoover. The attachment you see in the photo representing the vacuum is great for getting those dust bunnies out from the bottom of the case, and even better for cleaning off exhaust grates and fan assemblies. If you've got a fine layer of dust on something, this, and my Hoover, aren't very good at this. To make this vacuum the one-two punch you need for dust, you need either compressed air, or a hose from a compressor to help loosen things up. That's how I did it with the upright, and that's how I do it with this thing.

As for the heat, I've had it on for extended periods of time, 5-7 minutes a stretch and while it does get warm, as long as you aren't blocking the exhaust port, you won't get any trouble. Every vacuum/blower I've ever used got as warm as this one does, so I don't see what people are complaining about. It's all online sensationalism as far as I can tell. Sorry guys.

The extra included filters are a nice touch, but I usually just empty mine out until I need to switch to another one - no loss of sucking power or excess heat. It is a little unweildy though, I wish the hose was a little longer or the tube was shaped differently, but it sits in my lap just fine all the same.

I work in IT and we have one of these vacuums at work. The only good part about it is that it's small, lite and handy when working with electronics. On the bad side it's very underpowered, with the small tips there's just not enough air movement to suck out all the dust. We found it much easier to use regular Dyson vacuum with a small attachment and if you need to blow the dust out it definitely doesn't even compare to a can of compressed air. Also like others have mentioned the metal body of the vacuum heats up very quickly, you're probably not gonna get burned or anything but it's very strange that it heats up that quick. It's also loud as hell but then again most vacuums are.

If you need a vacuum for electronics I would seriously suggest buying a regular vacuum with a set of small attachments for it.

I hope this helps. Cheers!

I bought this vacuum to remove particles from by hearing aides and to clean up my computer and keyboard. It does an excellent job on both jobs. It is noisy and it does run hot, but for the short time that I use it this hasn't been a problem. It has excellent suction and blowing. It makes so much more sense then compressed air cans.

Very good blower, and vac. Gets hot fast, but retains it's power through the cleaning process. It took me about 25 minutes to blow out and vacuum the dust in my pc, and it worked great. The attachments are outstanding! I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good vac/blower for their system. Not recommended for anything else. If you want more power, buy another product. Know what you want to use this product for before you purchase. It does exactly what I bought it for. Unplug it if not in use for prolong periods of time.

Although there is one drawback to this item being it gets hot very quickly, it does a cleaning job like no other. when I use it I just wait for it to cool off which does not take long at all and then continue cleaning. it will continue to clean every space on your computer. It does not matter if it is a "crawl space" type crevice, regular small space, vent air holes or any other space. This vaccum has all the right tools and all the right amount of power.Well worth the investment.

Not bad for the money but the unit gets very hot after a couple of minutes of use and is VERY loud. I'm in a construction office and use this on our large format printers and plotters.

This is a nice little machine so far. It vacuums well and acts as a blower too, if you choose. It does get very warm in the body of the machine when in use and may not be the best thing for the unit as a whole -- cutting down the "life" of the machine. I really like and appreciate this because I have birds that throw seeds, feathers, and other particles which land on the keyboard.

The product does what it says -- I've been using it a lot to blow away the dust from my computer. If the blower could be more powerful it would be a lot better. It is also very light which makes cleaning easier.