Nat - I don't think the new cheapie, "made in China" Kenmores are any good. The dusting brush is horrible and I have no idea about the power of the motor, or the length of the cord or hose. The tool compartment cover seems flimsy to me. Not quite sure about it's ease of use either. You could always buy it and return it to Sears if you don't like it though!
For a little more money, you can get that red Panasonic I mentioned and you will be served by a tried and true, tested machine that many people have bought (as a Kenmore Progressive) over the past five years. It's got a 24 foot cord and decent on board tools. You can even buy a better horse-hair Kenmore dusting brush that will fit in the tool storage area of the Panasonic.
