this be the best vacuum I have ever own . I have have it now for almost month , and vacuum twice a month . we have a small dog and a mix of hardwood with rug and newer carpet . the ability to define the pile height and turn the brush on\/off be fantastic . the hose be easy to use and the unit have fantastic suction . I do recommend buy a set of bag with it too . we have newer carpet , so I replace the first bag after only 4 use . there be little thing that make it fantastic - like the handle on the middle back of the unit that make it easy to move up & down stair . the twist swivel the head and this make for easier vacuum around table leg and other immovable item . rug have never look better because of its power , and its easy to move between they and the floor b\/c of the ability to turn off the brush . the attachment for the wand be easily store on the back of the unit . the suction power be fantastic . I ultimately choose this unit b\/c I have read of the Dyson 's breaking often and Consumer Reports have zero negative comment on this unit . it be heavy , however because that weight be in the base , you do not feel it while operate . it be also a quiet power , and it be very powerful .