the maelstrom

April 2010. Owner of a Philips HR8893 Vision + (purchased with the guidance of "Que choisir") who just give up the ghost after 11 years of service, I started looking for buying a famous brand with a budget of 200 to 250.00 Euros. On the advice of Internet users, different vendors and views of the characteristics of the device, my choice fell on ELECTROLUX Z8820.
It is powerful, has a great depression and a large air flow, his aspiration is stirring (it literally takes off my ground mat) and works very quietly. His drive is "intelligent": 5 power levels along the surface to suck. In addition, it has 2 modes of parking (during operation, it can be left in a hallway without dragging it gene), a bag of 5 liters (we change less often), 2 sucking and 1 brush accessory (3 in 1) and a system of HEPA 13 Fitr (he rejects almost the purest air as ambient air). The telescopic tube is very convenient compared to other models and handling facilitated by an ergonomic handle. The big wheels pass easily on the power cord. But he has no power cut in car mode. Also the brush is thick and does not go under some furniture. The nozzle is a little short (when the suction in a vehicle it can not access in narrow and deep places). The device is quite heavy and the power cord is a bit "fake". It nevertheless remains a great vacuum that I recommend to all.

ps: Fallen down after 10 months of use, I change a Electronic component (under warranty, of course).