extremely nice vacuum . definitely much more battery life and much less clumsy than a far more costly brand I buy just month ago and it have similar , good suction . this be also a new tech vacuum with great battery , clever design , a special motor , and the suction of the best battery unit . very easy to use since it be so well balance in the hand . and it have a flexible hose with `` normal '' crevice tool - why , oh why , have the manufacturer be so slow to make a tiny , battery-powered vacuum with a hose ? -lrb- a few year ago I have rig up a dust Buster with a hose and for the first time it be REALLY useful !! without the hose I always have feel the manual should say `` ok , pull all the dust out from underneath thing or in crevice , line up that dust in a row away from obstacle , and vacuum it up ! '' -rrb- the new Flex be a little noisy , but really good .