Appearance: This is a very good vacuum cleaner with a large storage tank and a dock to keep everything organized. The battery is rounded and seems to hold a charge very well from my previous usage. It's easy to use and the scooter has a swivel head that allows you to easily move it around and under objects. Assembly: You take it out of the manufacturer's packaging and remove all the plastic. Put everything together and plug the power adapter into the wall and into the docking station. Place the battery in the docking station holder and wait until it is fully charged. Once the loading process is complete, everything is ready to use. Thoughts: Stick vacuums are not intended to replace your larger vacuum, but rather to quickly clean areas between larger vacuums. This one is no different. With the cordless aspect, it has really good performance and suction power for just about any task. This is one of the best vacuums I've ever used (and I have quite a few). The performance is good, the volume of the canister is large and it does a pretty good job of removing dust and dirt from my carpet. I am a big fan of this vacuum cleaner. 5/5Overall: Good vacuum cleaner!