Annette,
The Puritan-Bennett 2801 has a handle. I don't remember the 2800
not having a handle. Anyway, the 2801 has some added features that you
may or may not like. Maybe you should check into it?
> Like everything else it is a matter of personal choice.
>
> I also have a question for all does anyone use the "Vacu-max" portable
> suction macine? I am using this particular one as a loaner shile my usual
> one is geting a new battery. The Vacu-max is big a bulky..and it also is
> hard to keep clean and odor free, We clean it everyday and it still doesn't
> help. Any ideas in keeping odor down?
>
> Also what kind of suction macine does everyone use?
>
I use a SCI-O-TECH super vac model #91-8502 in the house. It's not very
large for a house suction machine. Half the time I go to a relatives
house I take that one because it works better and it isn't as loud as
the portable.
Eric
SCI-O-TECH
501 Richardson Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17603