this vacuum replace a older Sanyo vacuum that be wear out . we buy the Sanyo from a local vacuum dealer , but we decide not to visit he when we need a replacement since he be difficult to deal with and charge too much . the Carpet pro CPU 2t look a lot like the Sanyo and have good review , so I buy it . upon its arrival , I be amaze at the similarity between the Carpet pro and the Sanyo . it use the same bag -lrb- Panasonic type `` u-3 '' -rrb- and the same belt as well , so we be able to continue use the spare bag & belt from we Sanyo . the CPU 2t do not have a light , but that be just as well , since the light on the Sanyo be not very helpful and tend to burn out frequently . physically , the CPU 2t look just like the Sanyo , disassemble like the Sanyo , and sound just like the Sanyo . since the Sanyo vacuum be a excellent performer , I be not surprise by the Carpet pro 's excellent performance . the accessory port \/ clean-out port on the back of the Carpet pro be a bit different and require a bit of attention before vacuum -lrb- need to be sure it be not accidentally leave open -rrb- , but it be a improvement on the Sanyo and just part of get a new vacuum . the CPU 2t be easy to use and be quite effective on carpet & rug . it be a powerful vacuum , and it have a long cord that allow I to vacuum several room without change outlet . the hose bracket on the back be a effective handle for carry the vacuum around , and the weight be low enough to allow my preteen kid to carry the vacuum around the house -lrb- include up and down stair -rrb- for cleanup . my old Sanyo vacuum serve I well for nearly a decade , and I expect the Carpet pro will do the same . I look at and test all kind of different vacuum before go with the Carpet pro . Dyson get good review , but I feel like I be vacuum with a large -lrb- expensive -rrb- toy . many of the other I try feel flimsy or look easy to break . some weigh too much , and some have too many gadget . I want a straightforward , effective , everyday vacuum cleaner for carpet and rug . the Carpet pro fit the bill and do not cost a mint . I be happy with it .