this be the second one of these that I have own and the only vacuum I use . it be great . handy , tough , powerful , easy to store , and a good value for the money . the other thing I like about this vacuum be that it be fairly quiet . many small vacuum have a loud high-pitched sound that be very annoying . the only drawback be that this vacuum be now sell with a short hose only , and Hoover do not offer a long one . the short hose be a pain - literally . but I find a e-bay store that sell a hose that fit this vacuum and be plenty long enough - about 6 foot . find it here : -lrb- ... -rrb- I also buy the carry cover and it be very useful for do stair , and have a side pouch to stick the tool and a extra extension cord in . my first vacuum like this be give to I use - very use , and I use it for another decade . stupidly , I give it away . I have have this one for over a year and I be very happy with it .