Wow, Chase this isn't like you to spend so much for a new vacuum... usually you wait until you find a used one that somebody pays you to take off their hands (well, not quite but almost LOL). I didn't even know they had this model out now, so this is all new to me! It's times like this when I really miss your youtube channel!
I'm so glad that somebody is still making a decent bagged machine!
I wonder who made this for Sears? If it's Direct Drive, does that mean it's a Panasonic? This is now what the 4th generation Direct Drive? I have the 2nd gen and I prefer the first... I've been eyeing some 3rd generations on c/l. The 3rd generations are a little boxy for my tastes though.
The headlights are perfectly placed, right where they belong just like like on the Miele S7 and Hoover Z 700!
What attachments does it come with (I assume it came with a turbo tool)? Did they try to combine the dusting, upholstery, and crevice tool into one "thing"?
How does the dirt sensor work, is it just an on or off light or does it have 2 colors?
I hate it when they remove features.... from the first to second generation they removed 2 rows of bristles from the brushroll and the sensor that stopped the brushroll when the hose was removed (which I'll admit was redundant because the brush turned off in the upright position anyway and could be manually turned off, but still)... and now the take away the variable power!
Does it do well on bare floors?
Am I asking too many questions? LOL I get excited with new stuff, maybe this especially since I used to sell vacs at Sears...
Have fun with it!