I owned two kirby's before i got my dyson and dyson is not expensive considering what your getting and comparing it to the door to door sales people with there Kirby's etc. You can see what a job it does by the dirt in the canister. I'm amazed by all the dirty in a house with only two people.

I realize it might be a bit heavy with the ball but the ball works just like power steering on your auto. The hose is a little unhandy but still better than dragging along all the attachments you need to get the job done.