The Ergorapido is perfect for quick clean-ups around the litter box. The one feature I appreciate most is that it can be emptied using another machine. So, when I am using my central vac or Miele, it is very convenient to empty and there's no dust cloud!
The 12V Ergorapidos have a more quality feel than the 9.6V. As far as I am aware, the Shearclean model hasn't made its way into Canada, but the machine otherwise appears identical to the Ultra+ (which is a nice machine). I hope to see the Shearclean model soon! 
Hopefully they'll ditch the NiMH batteries altogether in the next version...
