This is my second Foodsaver.  My first one which was similar to this did not work after a year.  The company offered me a choice of two machines as a replacement and I chose this one!  I love it.  It is so easy to make a bag and slide the cutter.  It is easy to store the roll in the machine.  Sealing is so easy...just slide the bag in and press the lever and it vacuums and seals!  My food is never freezer burned!  Love it!