Overall, I thought the design was great; it's a great choice for people who don't have carpets, but because I do, the excitement of making the purchase was greatly dampened. However, in all other respects, everything is as advertised: writing is quick and easy; there are no wires or other restrictions. It doesn't remove a lot of dust off furniture and carpets, so I wouldn't say it's the best vacuum cleaner out there, but the power is plenty.