I have go through about 6 or 7 minus vacuum over the year start with the original Dustbuster . most have last about a year . I have a Electrolux one that be not inexpensive last only 4 month . I normally research the heck out of a product before I purchase but I really need a new cordless vacuum to keep the area around the cat 's litter box clean so she do not track the litter all around the house . I spend a couple of hour read some review on Amazon and other website on the different brand and model available . this Black & Decker one keep pop up with a lot of good thing be say about it . there be some not great thing say as well but I decide to take the plunge and order it . it arrive a few day later . I take it out of the box and my first thought be `` oh , it be smaller than I think but it be so cute ! '' . actual dimension be : 12-1\/5 by 6-2\/5 by 10 inch . out of the box the first thing I do be plug it into the charger as I have read many reviewer say it will take at least 20 hour to charge . the next day i proceed to operate the vacuum without look at any instruction . when I get a new product I generally like to put it together and\/or operate and maintain it before I look at the instruction . this might seem odd but for review purpose I like to see how user friendly a product be . the vacuum be light enough to hold with one hand -lrb- even a older person would be able to use one hand -rrb- . the on\/off switch be a 2 inch slide switch located under the handle . this seem like awkward position to I . I power it on and tackle the errant cat litter . it do a fine job with plenty of suction . you can use the vacuum with the flexible hose in its lock in position on handle or disengage it from the handle when you need the flexibility . this vacuum be not very quiet but I have have some before that be more quiet but lack the suction this have . the fhv1200 come with 3 attachment . there be a standard crevice wand , a nifty 2-in-1 nozzle\/brush and a pet hair cleaning tool . the crevice wand and nozzle\/brush attachment fit into a caddy that snap onto the vacuum . this be very convenient and the caddy do not get in the way while use the vacuum . if you be in a tight spot you can easily remove the caddy . there be no spot -lrb- that I can figure out anyway -rrb- for the pet hair attachment on the caddy . the next thing I vacuum after the cat litter be the sofa . I attach the pet hair tool and go to town on my sofa and sofa throw pillow . WOW . I be very impressed with the amount of dog and cat hair this thing pick up . next -lrb- without look at the instruction booklet -rrb- I decide to clean the filter housing . I be a bit concerned about this because of the ick factor due to the cat litter I vacuum up . I open up the filter housing\/debris door and twist the filter cover off . do this over a trashcan ! I learn that the hard way . I dump all the debris into the trashcan , remove the filter and clean it -lrb- by pick the pet hair off by hand -rrb- and then wipe the remain debris dust inside the filter house with a paper towel . the filter itself be not in need of any additional cleaning at that time so I pop it back in and close it all back up . that be all easy to do without refer to any instruction . then I decide to address the issue some reviewer have with short run time after a full charge . I turn the machine back on and let it sit on the counter . I note the time and ignore it . after 15 minute the vacuum start to get increasingly quieter and I know its charge be die down . it go another couple of minute and I check the suction at that time and I know it be not go to pick anything up without recharge . remember however that this be after I have use the vacuum for 8 to 10 minute prior so the total work time this thing give I be about 20-25 minute after a full charge . this model have a 2 year warranty but I do not put much stock into these type of warranty because you first option be to return the product to the retailer -lrb- keep you receipt ! -rrb- or find a Black & Decker authorize repair center . I actually do a google search for one and find one 25 mile from my house . I have have my vacuum for a couple of week now and so far I be happy . it do what I need it to do which be to do quick pick up in between my regular vacuuming . it would be a great vacuum to keep you vehicle 's interior clean as well . if I notice the work time after charge diminish I will update edit my review . Edit Update : I just want to mention that I really do not use this unless I unleash the hose from the body of the vacuum . I find that the suction of the vacuum be cut in half unless you unwind the hose from the holder . also , I feel that for the money a extra filter should have be include with the accessory .