First canister vacuum owner and I like it so far. It has a lot more suction power than my previous vacuum and the variety and flexibility of the attachments are perfect for my needs. Another plus is the bagless canister, which slides straight out of the machine and has a convenient cap for emptying. There are no superfluous functions on this vacuum cleaner, just an on/off switch, a brushroll switch and a button to wind up the power cord. The only downside is that the vacuum's high suction power makes it a bit difficult to move over carpeted floors, and strangely there doesn't seem to be a way to stow one of the head attachments. For the most part, though, it's a great vacuum, especially on hard floors, and definitely worth the money.