Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is simply a great machine. We already had a big dyson (DC-28 I think) which we like in terms of quality but it's a big heavy machine and takes time to get out of the closet, plug in, lug up the stairs etc. I saw the DC44 on Amazon and told my wife it would make life easier getting the dog hair up etc. She said no way we didn't need it and a cordless wouldn't be strong enough. Well I'm a big fan of Dyson so I ignored my wife and bought this anyways (the factory refurbished was fairly reasonable). I told my wife, she rolled her eyes and proclaimed it a waste of money. Fast forward a few months. She is in love with this thing. It is simply so easy to use. She is now using it daily and shouting out "this machine is awesome". We have it hanging on a shelf (I haven't been able to convince her to put up the wall bracket in the kitchen). We have a lab and his white hair is everywhere. Now instead of making a production with the big Dyson we simply grab the cordless and vacuum in seconds. The portability and lack of a cord really make a difference. Specifically: Battery is very good. Only ran out of power once so far. Recommend "max" setting in order to really suck up dog hair etc. It is best to frequently empty container to get best results. The attachments can get clogged occasionally. Really all you need except for deep rug vacuuming.