Just spotted a new bagged Panasonic upright on EBay UK, also being listed on Amazon UK but not on Panasonic's own UK website - a "new" bagged upright. Seems to be on the U.S site already under the label name "Platinum Opti-Flow." The blue one is from the U.S site and the red one is available in the UK. It is good to see Panasonic are offering something a bit more modern than their current UK line up and perhaps in time, it will reach other franchises.
The UK has a few conflicting stats but the blue model has 6.8kg weight, 7.5 power cord metre length and a bag capacity of 3.0 or 3.5 litres. Seems to use one single drive belt though - which is always nice to see AND a claimed 1200 watt motor.
However, the U.S has two models with the red model having a push pedal to stop the brush from rolling. It's a pity Panasonic UK haven't carried this over with the UK red version.
Anyone tried the Platinum Optiflow?[this post was last edited: 9/26/2012-19:54]
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