Perfer a petrol blower/vac version, don't have to pick up the leaves. What's your budget? Something like the Bosch ALB 18 LI will only run about 10 minutes on it's 1.5A 18v battery. Stihl BGA86 36V Li-Ion is heavy, overpriced, & the battery/charger is extra to buy. http://www.trustedreviews.com/stihl-bga-85-review Makita DUB182Z you can pick up naked cheap, then you have to add in the cost of charger,& 1.5A or 3A batteries.
KIAB, Will look into the three, thanks for the info, appreciated. Having looked, the Stihl is out of my pocket range but the other two look hopeful.