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Advantages: Brilliant suction, excellent if you have pets
Disadvantages: The weight - really heavy

I bought this hoover nearly two months ago and I think it's fab! The suction on it is amazing and the different levels on the brush bar for different piles of carpet is fab, don't think I've ever seen my rugs looking so clean since they were new. The attachements are pretty much what you'd expect to get with a new hoover and the longer hose definitely makes life easier, especialy when cleaning the stairs, I no longer have to lug the hoover up the ...
...now stays at the bottom while I work away vacuuming each step. If you have pets I would say that this hoover is what you've been looking for, so long as you can move it. The weight of the hoover is the only major disadvantage I've found so far, I'm no weakling but it is heavy, not so bad once you get going with the hoovering but there is no way I can carry it up the stairs!! I have to get my husband to do this, but on the bright side, it does mean ... Read review

Advantages: Compact. Simple to use. Everything to hand. Brush turbine tool.
Disadvantages: Not One found in 6 months of use.

Dyson DC20 Animal Stowaway Pro : This Vacuum cleaner is 'THE BEST' I have ever used/owned. It beats the Kirby every time, cost wise, It out performs every other vacuum I have ever tried, as a Decorator I operate many clients vac's, none come close to the Dyson for efficient dust and paper collection. The brush floor tool is absolutely brilliant, whether you have pets or not.. just get one... it cleans right to the very edge of the carpet... no more ...
...exactly like that so its unobtrusive. All the tools are attatched to the vac, in easy reach.. not shoved in a cupboard, just press a button to disconnect the cleaning head, slip on the attatchment and hey presto... nuf sed! Just get one, you wont prove me wrong! sue c ... Read review

Advantages: loads
Disadvantages: none

I find the dyson dc02 very easy to use, it is much lighter than upright cleaners when lifting. the long cable means that I am able to get round the house in most rooms without having to unplug and replug in different rooms. The maintenance on the dyson has been very minimal as it is hard wearing to an excellent standard it has not broken down unlike cheaper models, I think it is worth paying the money for dyson as you really get value for money. ...
...you do not need to order them and they are very reasonably priced. Also being a bagless cleaner there is no mess emptying it, just unclip and empty. Overall the dyson is so easy to use not back breaking that even the kids have no excuse not to help out ... Read review

Advantages: Picks up animal hair, thoroughly cleans carpet
Disadvantages: Not very high from the ground, won't go under furniture

I was given my Dyson Animal as a gift and was amazed from the beginning at how much hair and dirt it sucks from the carpet! However, the advertising hook of 'it never loses suction' is not quite true! It does lose suction frequently and needs replacement filters. Having said that, mine reached the stage where it wouldn't run for longer than a minute before overheating and turning itself off and I looked to get rid of it before someone suggested I ...
...an engineer came to the house the next day, stripped it down, replaced the motor, hose, pickup brush, belts, the cyclone bit (which he said had been upgraded) and all the filters before slapping a 12-month warranty sticker on it. The only thing they don't replace are the little tools, but it was a very impressive follow up service. It's just a shame it needed it! ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic cleaning, particularly for pet hairs.
Disadvantages: On the heavy side

...though on the heavy side for carrying upstairs. Although on the pricy side it is worth it for its cleaning ability. Perhaps, on the downside, is the fact that Dyson do not have a great name for reliability though they now offer a 3 year guarantee on their cleaners. ... Read review