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On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:51:00 GMT, "Andy & Carol"
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Our Dirt Devil upright is about to give up its
ghost...Any advise on the new models out there ?

A lot of them lookes as though they came from
Captain's Kirks Enterprise...

Stay away from the bag less types. They can defeat their
own purpose of cleaning because they can get messy when
emptying the canister and cleaning the filter.

Ditto that!! Even when emptying outside you can see a huge dust cloud all
around the person. The filter folds get clogged with strings of compacted
dust which have to be picked out or blown out with compressed air. I call
them 'dust boogies' (as opposed to "dust bunnies"). We took it to the cabin
for minimal use. Bought the sears top-end cannister and we are very happy
with it. Never tought we'd care for a cannister - let alone a Sear - but
it's very effective and self propelled. A small, handheld power head is
great for furniture. About $425.