My friend is enthusing like mad about the above. She has the hand one as well as the Hoover. What I would like to know is whether the recharging inbuilt unit has any problems over a good period of time. My electric Sebo has been a good friend for many a year but am taken by her claims that it picks up really well and is just like a carpet sweeper to use - light and easy to empty. Looking at reviews of their mowers I noticed complaints about batteries not working after awhile. Every time I see her she says I should get one. Has anyone a view on this as they are about £300 for the two pieces.