The older power nozzle.
Part of what caused me to be dismissive with Meile was looking at and hefting the little plastic power nozzle. I have turned on a few at Albert Lee the local Miele dealer and they seemed to float over the carpet. I was very surprised and continue to be amazed at the Miele. The carpert installer who has been working on replacing my carpet under warrantee came they other day and saw the Miele. He is from Serbia and while he's extremely cultured his dialect goes to unintelligble when he's excited. His mother snuck her first Miele into her country 35 years ago. She still has the same vacuum and woe unto anyone who uses without proper respect. Sergy has a Miele and when he saw the heavier rug attachment, he asked me if I would sell the vacuum? I declined. I have learned my lesson. At my age I may not live long enough to find the next "White Pearl" uncovered on the beach of second hand stores.