Well, get ready for another new HOOVER.  This upright will be completely different from what you are used to seeing.  It is very futuristic.  So much so, that it makes the Dyson brand look antique, IMHO.  
 
This is not the HOOVER that "dualcyclone" was talking about.  It does not resemble a Windtunnel or Dyson.  It will have a Dyson price of $400.00 and $500.00 though.
 
A unique feature to this series is the self cleaning HEPA filter.  It continually cleans itself while you vacuum.  Never touch or replace filters again(under normal use).
 
One model will use LED lights.  The hose is connected to the handle/wand like Fantom/Sanyos, so you will not need to slide the wand in the hose.
 
It will be out shortly.  Wait and See!

Hopefully, with that "industry" standard brushroll and no need for ear protection. LOL

CARMINE and MIKE why do you always capitalise the word Hoover?
 
I thought Hoover is a name not an acronym.

Quote from RAT   on 10/19/05 at 3:43pm:

 
AND smart.  Perfect timing.  There is a pent up demand for a new high end HOOVER upright.  The faithful HOOVER owners and users of the past have been waiting.  The time has finally come.
 
The MAYTAG and Whirlpool merger will happen in the first or second quarter of 2006.  I would not be surprised if HOOVER is spun off and sold.  It will command a beautiful market price for Whirlpool.  
 
And there are more than a few vacuum and appliance companies with the cash and financing that would love to add the HOOVER product line to their merchandise.  
 
Carmine D.

Quote from Carmine_Difazio   on 10/19/05 at 5:47pm:

 
I think most of them have given up and moved on to something else. LOL