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Vacuums: style vs. performance.(Buyers Guide)

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| October 01, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Major brands are marketing vacuums that look as if they escaped from the latest Star Wars flick. But as we found, high-tech doesn't guarantee high performance around the house.

Sanyo's robotically styled Dirt Hunter upright looks as aggressive as its name. But it trailed the pack in our tests. Dyson's latest upright, The Ball, steers by using a large caster that pivots the powerhead as you twist the handle. While the Dyson cleaned capably, you could find it harder to handle than regular vacuums.

Other brands place a premium on design. Miele's new ART Red Roses upright features a photo-quality bouquet of roses and unique cleaning strips instead of ...

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