** it's light enough that my 10 year old can maneuver it. **
As in
vacuum with it or just move it out of their way?
BTW. I like the idea of the HEPA filter many Oreck models have. I had an upright of a different brand that worked Ok but fine particles would get through its filter and eventually need to be dusted off the furniture when they settled.
- Oreck uprights with HEPA filters.
LINK >
http://tinyurl.com/dn4lt
JFYI
Dan O.