Got an almost new one of these 5 years ago for under 100 notes on ebay:
www.greatvacs.com/media/kirby-models/DSC00038.sized.jpg
Kirby Generation 4 - made from aluminium, rather heavy....
but has power assistance so goes over the carpets like a fiend with almost no pressure required.
Another device that turned out to be much better than expected:
www.amazon.co.uk/Gtech-SW04-NiMH-Cordless-Sweeper/dp/B002F9MVQ0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319238478&sr=8-3
Like the old Ewbanks but with a rechargeable battery - cost about 30 quid from QVC and it works very well for picking up detritus off carpets and tiles - only drawback is it needs emptied after a couple of messy rooms (takes all of 15 seconds)
I reckon it weights about 3 lbs tops and my kids love to use it!
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