I was very sceptical about the Dyson too, until I used my son and daughter-in-laws. It is sooooo good. I knew had to have one and when my old hoover broke, I went and got one. I am very happy with it. My Carly is a shredder extrordinaire. We don't get dust bunnies, we get Carly bunnies! It gets those. Works on the hardwood floor in the bedrooms and the carpet in the living room.

Only complaint I have and it's not really a complaint - when you vacuum, your muscles really know it. The suction is so strong, i can feel it in my back and legs the next day. (Of course if I were in shape, I might not notice. )