I am probably the only one, but I have a Dyson and don't think it's worth the money. Yes, it's nice and it works well, but at $500, I think it's way overpriced. The Hoover Windtunnles are rated better and much less expensive. Also, look at the Kenmore direct drives. Those are very nice vacuums too and about $100-$200 less.

The one thing about the Dyson that DH really loves is that if you get something stuck in it (I am lazy, I will try to vacuum up anything rather than picking it up <lol>), it's easy to take apart and clean out.

I also love that it is bagless. I will never go back to a bagged vacuum again. I know the bagless get rated lower, but there is just something about seeing all the crud you suck up and dumping it in the trash. Also, I vacuum a lot (kids & cats), so I would be going through a lot of bags.

Sarah.......mom to Jason & Devin