(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) This machine definitely has its quirks! I like that this vacuum is not very loud, not that that matters because the wheels squeak and squeal so loudly that it's actually painful to the ear! The fact that it doesn't stand up on its own makes it extremely awkward and not really user friendly. To add to the awkwardness, Bissell has STILL not created a duster attachment with a flexible neck. It's still this horizontal brush that's almost impossible to use sometimes because of its awkward angle. There should also be a headlight on the power head, which there is not. This vacuum is not for everyone so pick your poison wisely. If you've just got a small place and you don't have many surfaces that you intend to clean with this vacuum, then this vacuum just might be for you. For my little apartment, it's adequate but it's definitely going to take some time to get use to this vacuum!