I am about to be the owner of a dyson vac. I have heard so many good things and found a really good deal and couldnt turn it down. I should be able to give you a review on how well in works in a couple of days.
Are you looking for a vac for the hardwood floors also? I love my eureka ez kleen upright. It is blue has 12 amps and man does that thing suck (in a good way). It has a canister that you empty and you can buy replacement filters for about $5.
HTH,
Darlene