The Vax Kone handheld vacuum cleaner is exceptional; it looks stylish, with an almost iPod-white design with a nice rounded finish. The subtle base light was attractive enough for my girlfriend to allow it to sit in the lounge as part of the decor (albeit tucked discretely away in the corner), which means it’s always easy to grab for day-to-day use instead of hunting it down and pulling it out of a cupboard. The battery lasts for ages – in fact, I can’t tell you how long it lasts because I have yet to run out of power in any one session.