Hello again It was me who put the post up a few weeks ago! After much deliberation I have ordered a Sebo X4 which from all my research seems to have come out on top. I have ordered it as I live in France and the stand up ones are really hard to come by (I think it's a height thing!!) It would seem that a lot of people are happy with the after sales and repair from Dyson but there seemed to be a lot who had needed it which is a worry! I'll let you know if it's the right chioce when I get it and have a go!!