Thanks Vacmanuk for the Sebo information.
I have a Sebo Felix and really like it, will watch out for the new motor in the Felix next year. I do like the D Series and X Series, was thinking of getting a Sebo X4 I take it there is no plans to change the X Series? I'm really impressed with Sebo and how the brush roll on the Felix power head grooms the carpet better than other brands I've used in the past.
DC18
No problem DC - just keeping my ear to the ground and watching the web

My Felix is now six years old and looks pretty much abused, even though it still has that cream navy look to it and an ice blue wrap I prefer to the dark navy blue that came with it originally. However my Felix is noisier than most, having tried new ones in John Lewis stores, UK, but I think that's down to its age and if it isn't broke, there's no point in replacing it sadly.
Ive asked SEBO when they would update the X series, but they don't have any plans. It's a classic upright that does most things well, but could do with a variable suction dial like the Felix and a brush stop roll function. Perhaps their future traditional upright will have that. I have an X4 but my mum has the X1.1 and there's not much of a difference, really except of course just a slight hike of power.