It is nice they provide enough hose to actually be able to use the Lift away. My Hoover React the hose is so short, it is almost impossible to use the lift away function.
I looked at the Shark at Sam's recently as well. I do like the looks of them, and they appear to function well.
I will pass you back the fire extinguisher you loaned me on the Oreck thread in case the villagers light their torches.