I got this for quick clear-ups when I can't be bothered to get out the heavy mains-power blower (and grovel on the floor to find the outdoor power sockets etc) - I wasn't expecting it to be a complete replacement.

But this is plenty powerful enough to easily clear dry leaves, gum-nuts and small twigs off the paths around my house. It is much easier to manoeuvre and the curved end gets into tight corners to direct the rubbish where you want it, where the bigger, heavier mains unit just blasts stuff everywhere and you end up going back over what...