I really do like these, in my opinion I think they're better than some Orecks that I've used before. I would love to add the Hoover Clean & Light and/or the Royal RY6400 for my collection. It's a shame personally that TTI decided to drop these along with those other lightweight uprights like the Hoover Platinum Collection for example, they could've just slapped the Oreck name on them if they feel the market was still there. I would pick the Platinum over the Elevate Control if had to choose which one to buy. I have not used the Fresh Era version before but they look like some improvements were made such as LED headlights and a wooden brushroll from what I see. If Aerus liked these so much, they've should've bought the design, tooling, and moldings from TTI. And they possibly would've added a few more jobs at their Bristol plant by having the Fresh Eras assembled here. I'm pretty sure they most likely didn't because of budget reasons but the new Aerus Lites just doesn't look like a Lux compare to the Fresh Eras with it's L-shaped nozzle in my opinion. Still great lightweight uprights in my opinion but I think if Aerus licenses Electrolux's brand again or partner with Electrolux AB, they both could together design something new for a lightweight upright if Electrolux would be up to it because they are still a major appliance company today. Just a thought.
