I've had a small hand-held Dirt Devil for nearly 25 years. It's still a powerful little unit, but I'm finding that I need something I can push standing up rather than get on my knees. I can attest to the durability of my little hand-held unit and I'm hoping that this "Vibe" will also stand the test of time. It's really just what I needed for quick clean ups and running it across hard surfaced flooring.