This is the second Dyson we've owned now, and we love it. The first lasted 12 years and when it was time to replace it, we saw this and jumped at the chance. The power is unbelievable as is its maneuverability. Because it is compact, it will need to be emptied more frequently, but its perfect for us, we have mostly hardwoods, with 3 area rugs. So far we've had it a month and haven't had to empty it yet. As stated before, it is much lighter than the previous Dyson we owned, which was the Dyson Animal full size vacuum. The big ball makes for super maneuverability. Also it has auto detect when switching between carpets and other floors. The beater bar turns on and off accordingly. Here's hoping for another 12 years!