Skies in Danger the result
We started out looking for an Oreck, but the more research, the more positives for the Tempo Widepath came to the fore.
We ordered it from Amazon on a Tuesday, and it arrived at the post office on Friday, and Amazon even alerted us via email that it was ready for pickup.
On the first try. we knew it was doing the job head and shoulders above our old heavy DirtDevil. Almost ashamed to relate this, but from just one good going over the carpet in 17′x28′ living room alone, we got two full heavy bags of sand, at least 10 pounds of it. It is the Arizona desert, and with two active in and out dogs, the sand must have accumulated while the old vac just picked up whatever was on the surface of the carpet.
Broke the belt, but was a snap to replace and they are cheap, reset the brush level to a higher setting and all is now OK. Would definitely recommend to friend and family, and have already done so. If it lasts the one year warranty, we will think we are ahead of the game and just order another one to replace it.