so this be actually a very good pump ; more effective than the Medela Symphony , which I have rent for use before decide to buy this one . to summarize first , the Medela do not draw nearly as much milk and be frustrate ; I have turn it up to the full strength which succeed in only cause intense discomfort and little milk . this Avent pump , however , be magical : my first use draw so much milk my jaw literally drop at the sight of it ! and what a relief that be ... but now to the nitty-gritty : this pump have way too many wire -lrb- the picture do not show it , but the front on this pump have _ 3 _ separate outlet for the various wire need -rrb- , and the wire connect to the outlet be ridiculously long consider you be likely right near the outlet -lrb- and the pump itself -rrb- . consequently , when try to put it away without completely disconnect everything , all the wiring\/hosing become a tediously tangled mess . two , the pump itself be 4 separate part - 3 plastic piece and the hard shell . Times 2 , and you have get nearly as much time wash as pump , which be a little much when you be at work . three , the hose that attach to the bottle really be stiff and a bit unwieldy\/heavy , which mean you really need to be careful not to topple you bottle over -lrb- yes , I know there be a base , but still -rrb- . it just make it one more thing to watch . and four : it be just a bit messy overall . milk get trap underneath the petal shield thing , and it just drip once detach from you , so you have to be careful not to get milk all over yourself . overall , however , I give this 4 star b\/c at the end of the day i just want as much milk express as possible , and this pump really do a great job so far -lrb- I have be use it daily for a few day , but every few day for at least 2 month now -rrb- . I just wish it be not so cumbersome .