Would rather have a Refresh than total Kirby extinction
While it is a simple color change, I am interested in someone managing to put this new model on an airflow box to see how the CFM numbers compare to previous Sentria II & Avalir's 1 & 2. The airflow numbers steadily got higher with each new model or "color change".
Kirby calling it the "Avalir Platinum" with that color scheme reminds me of a certain Aerus vacuum...
At least they are still made in the US (as far as I am aware anyway) unlike Aerus Electrolux today.
Better to have a repairable refresh that has parts readily available than a new unfixable machine, it is still better than anything you can find at Wal-Mart. The last decent Wal-Mart vacuums I can remember were either the Hoover Windtunnel Anniversaries or the Bissell PowerForce 1739.
