My cordless AirRam is an answer to prayer! Vacuuming in my apartment had been so cumbersome with a long cord following me, often causing me to lose my balance or even trip. To be in your 70's and worry about falling--NOT GOOD! My new AirRam is the greatest discovery. It's lightweight and so easy to maneuver around furniture. And it's crazy that the sound doesn't even pose a threat to my cats! I'm back to singing while I vacuum because AirRam keeps me on my feet!