seriously , not much to say that all the user -lrb- and vacuum repairman -rrb- have not already ... this be the best vacuum that I have ever use , hand down . I do a lot of research and consider all of the very expensive wind-tunnel , canister , and bag-less system , but `` Carpet pro '' keep pop up everywhere . the final straw be when I go to a vacuum store and repair shop and after about 20 minute of talk to the technician about the top of the line eureka and Dyson unit , I tell he that I be tire of buying , repair , and replace vacuum . I ask he what to buy if I simply want a well-working vacuum that will be the last vacuum I spend money on . he reply be two unit , the Carpet pro and another brand which cost in the region of $ 700 for the entry model . he state that both unit be `` truly professional '' -lrb- and not just a ordinary vacuum with the word `` professional '' write on it , in the case of the Carpet pro -rrb- and each be design for very aggressive daily use , such as to be use by a cleaning service or theater employee . they be not design for they feature or marketing trick , but for longevity and quality . if the repairman can compare this vacuum to a $ 700 unit , then I be all-in at just over two hundred dollar . important note : this vacuum be rate lower power than many other compete model , but the Carpet pro have far more suction , I can personally attest . this thing will suck you carpet off the ground , not a exaggeration . my very messy carpet in my art room look nearly \* brand new \* after I vacuum with this unit . if I have picture , you still would not believe it . this unit be very solid and the picture do not do justice . this unit be build extremely well in Germany , and consider that this unit have a real stainless steel beater bar -lrb- the rolling-pin-looking thing that hit the carpet , dislodge dirt -rrb- , stainless ball bearing for the bar , and the overall build quality make this unit a clear winner . no , there be no fancy vortex and you have to use a bag , but there be not a vortex vacuum on the market that could compete with this unit . I dare you to find another make of vacuum that include stainless bearing , let alone one with a stainless steel -lrb- or just \* METAL \* -rrb- beater-bar for anywhere in this price range . most vacuum use plastic beater-bar -lrb- or rarely wood , if you be lucky -rrb- and they have a press rod through the center of the bar , through which it spin . these will eventually melt and become loose ; rattle on the rod and in the compartment . not the Carpet pro , which have dedicate seal stainless steel bearing and the entire bar be metal , not just the metal rod that go through the plastic beater-bar , like that of the competitor . another thing to note , clear plastic be much more brittle than color plastic , and also much more prone to be damage or discolor by uv like that which come from the sun . most competitor use clear plastic that feel light , flimsy , and cheap , apparently to show you that the unit be work and to give the impression of it be more technical than it truly be . also realize that a lot of money be spend by the manufacturer to make they product look like it be technologically advance . money be not only spend on the design and r+d , but also in have to mold plastic in fancy , complicated , design and color to give that appearance . but this actually hurt the durability and longevity of they product and cost you more to buy the unit . the Carpet pro use a very rigid and thick color A.B.S. high impact plastic that do not flex or feel light . instead , it feel like I could whack this thing with a baseball bat and it would not break . it also feel like it be design for function and then wrap in this strong plastic . most of the other unit look like they be design and function come after . bottom line be that the Carpet pro , from a distance or picture , look like a very cheap , generic vacuum . however as soon as you get closer , touch it , or even use it , you will know the difference . anyway , the technician be ask $ 400 for the unit and if he would have lower he price to $ 300 dollar , I would have buy it through he . however , I be able to buy it on Amazon for 207 include s + h. if I have no other choice , I would have be happy pay the $ 400 after own this vacuum for about 6 month . search thoroughly ... read all review of this vacuum on Amazon and throughout the internet . if you want marketing and a fancy-looking vacuum , buy elsewhere . if you want something that will last the rest of you life , build better , and also perform better than almost any vacuum on the planet , this be you answer .