On Sunday I went to a carboot & picked this up, which was something I wasn't expecting - & it cost £10 which was a fair price.
Got it home & the filter that fits inside the hepa filter was completely clogged with dust, a quick vacuum of the AIRVOLUTION system & I was ready to use it.
In all fairness I can see why they named it the 'Freedom' as it allows you the freedom to go anywhere! I love it! I love the quick release hose or 'Explorer Lance' as Hoover call it, plus the lovely long cord which actually lets me vacuum the hallway thoroughly. The intensive clean setting is good & filled the dust bin completely full to the brim after vacuuming just 1 rug, me thinks that setting will come in handy for when I want to wash carpets though. On the Short Carpet/Hardfloor setting this still grooms the pile well.