Thanks for the heads up. I guess Miele UK may well push for the cordless battery operated power nozzle that they've tried to sell for years as an optional buy on the TOL models. Here's a spec comparison shot of the base S5211 (a model I quite like) versus the black S8 base priced at £199 compared to £169 for the older S5. Evidently S5 (to the left) is slightly bigger and heavier but both feature the same length of power cord. I'm prepared to give the S8 a chance, even though I'm not keen on the shape. 
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