Background: Two adults, one four year old, one dog. This is a solid vacuum. We have been using it for about one month now and it is great as a "downstairs vacuum." Is it going to replace our upright for the second floor that is mostly carpet? No. Our downstairs is mostly hardwoods and a few area rugs and this little guy (or gal) nails it. Pros: Suction is great. It is quieter than our old Shark (and cheaper, too). No rechargeable battery that is going to fail in a few years. Interchangeable parts are really great! Cons: Very minor complaints here. I wish the dust cup was slightly larger because we have to empty twice for a single vacuuming. The wheels squeak when we use it. I wish the vacuum handle locked the vacuum head at a 90 degree angle when not in use or idle.