Vax K-001 Kone Handheld Vacuum cleaner White with Illuminating base

It does fill up quite quickly, which is due in a large part to the great suction power, but this does mean it needs emptying fairly frequently. This is not a huge chore as a simple "twist and a shake" empties the Kone, meaning you're ready to go again within seconds. Aside from the faultless performance, the key to the Kone handheld is its styling. It is the first vacuum I have seen that can genuinely sit as part of the furniture and look stylish. -- Jeremy Paterson, Amazon.co.uk

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The Vax Kone K-001 is a cordless handheld vacuum unlike any you’ve seen before. Leading designer Karim Rashid has created an elegant, sculptural form that can be left on display – on your table, shelf or counter top. Karim Rashid is a leading figure in the fields of products, interior, fashion, furniture, lighting and art. He is radically changing the aesthetics of product design and the very nature of consumer culture. Karim has designed for leading brands around the world including Prada, Tommy Hilfiger and now Vax. The Kone will always be charged. Always ready. No more searching in a cupboard to find an unplugged or uncharged vacuum. Kone by Vax – the new shape of cleaning.

Unique & Stylish Designed by the leading figure in product design, the Kone by Vax will be a focal point in your home. The top of the Kone is the handle of the hidden hand vac; simply remove from the charging base. Always charged – Always ready Kone is housed in the charging base at all times so the Kone is fully charged for any eventuality and is ideal for accidental dry spills. Easy empty dirt cup There are never any bags to replace as Kone has a permanent washable dirt container. Soft tip nozzle The tip of Kone is rubberised to enable detail cleaning without scratching your surfaces. Illuminating Base The white illuminated base produces a soft glow lighting effect when in the charging base creating a calming atmosphere in your home. Why Choose Vax? At Vax we are passionate about floorcare. We have created a range of state of the art products, using patented technology for a wide range of household cleaning tasks including everyday vacuuming and washing carpets and hard floors. Vax has been dedicated to caring for and prolonging the life of carpets for the past 25 years, and has remained at the forefront of developing pioneering products to do just that. Our mission is to design, manufacture and market cutting edge floorcare products, and to provide the highest standard of service and customer care. Kone by Vax…Always charged - Always ready

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Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy, 15 Aug 2008 By  David Hume "kevndave" (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Great wee gadget! It even has a built in light which is handy as a night light in the hallway, strong power and looks good too. For this price you can't go wrong! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars A KONE OF LIGHT.!!, 29 April 2008 By  A reader. "David.the Geordie." (Tyne Wear- UK.) - See all my reviews Very clever bit of kit. Takes up very little room and is pleasing to the eye. The only drawback is that the filter gets gets blocked therefore keep a old tooth dry brush handy! This is the only reason for 3 stars oterwise the unit its self works very well. 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