after decade of keep house and purchase vacuum cleaner , I think I have find one that be almost ideal . I have have the Hoover Portapower for a couple of week and be well satisfy with its convenience and power . I use it almost daily to clean up after a retired husband , two cat and a dog . for year I have buy small canister vacuum for the non-carpeted room of we house because they be lightweight , and for year I have struggle with wand that fall apart while I be vacuum , short cord , machine that topple over when pull and\/or skin the paint off the woodwork , miniscule bag , low suction , cheap attachments,mega-decibel motor and motor that just plain quit . -lrb- maybe I be lucky these thing do not happen all at the same time ! -rrb- so far , this little Hoover have not exhibit any of these shortcoming . the price be moderate , and delivery be super fast -lrb- three day and I have my vacuum -rrb- . I love the extra-long cord . the only drawback I find with the Hoover Portapower be not its fault : I have small hand -lrb- ring size 5 -rrb- , and I find the hand grip a little too large to be really comfortable for I . otherwise , I be happy to give this vacuum 5 star . -lrb- by the way , I have just order one for my son . -rrb-