I just got my new Consumers Guide and they did vacs again. The new top upright is the Kenmore Elite. I bought one. IT was out of the box and I got it for 206.00. A steal.
It is loaded and very powerful. The most powerful vac I have ever used!
My only complaint is the hose. IT tips over the machine when you pull at it, even slightly. Like a Hoover WT self propelled. Going to try and find a hose I can put on there.