I absolutely love this thing. Had considered purchasing a fluffy roller head attachment for the V8 but decided to put the money towards a splurge on this instead. It has been worth every penny so far. It's fantastic on hardwood floors (the primary reason for the purchase) and super lightweight. I initially tried it in a store and didn't think I would like the handle, but after using it "for real" I get it now. It does seem a bit expensive for what it is (limited use) but if you have hard floors it's totally worth. It's my new favorite Dyson product.