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This review is for the Dyson DC65 Animal (same vacuum/less accessories). I ordered the Animal Complete, but the product was mislabeled on Amazon Marketplace. Now, on to the review... I must admit that this is my first Dyson, and I have no regrets on the purchase. For this purchase, I researched online to see what typical customers of Dyson had to say about the products and most tend to love their Dyson. There are also several reviewers online that go through bagged vs bagless and why Dyson is a waste of money. Those opinions weighed heavily on whether or not I wanted to purchase a Dyson (especially since it was much more than I have ever paid for a vacuum previously). My previous vacuum was a Hoover Deluxe Elite Rewind. It did a decent job (I thought) at keeping the carpets clean, but once we moved into our home (over 50% tile/hardwood), it became an annoyance to have to sweep and vacuum. Most of the reviews I saw online recommended Miele models and I do not doubt that they are amazing vacuums as well but something about Dyson drew me to them. When I saw a DC65 model on Amazon for a much lower than retail price, I could not resist and bought it. I figured that since it is a brand new vacuum and was exclusive to the blue and gold store until March, I could always return the product if the seller was getting rid of a test model. The box arrived with a few nicks and tears but everything on the inside was in perfect condition. Assembly was a cinch if you follow the instructions which are pictograms with numbers indicating the order of the step. Once assembled, I plugged it in and started testing. The previous weekend we had guests so we vacuumed and swept the house which only had time to accumulate about a weeks worth of dust/dirt/etc. I was amazed at how much the DC65 picked up in the first room alone. This room had hardwood floors and an area rug so I did not expect to have to empty the bin after vacuuming. This is not a complaint but more of an indication of how much was missed from sweeping and vacuuming previously. Next, I worked on two carpeted rooms and used the dusting attachment to clean up a dresser, changing table, and crib. Again, I could not believe how much was in the bin. After emptying for a second time, I decided to give it a shot on tile which is in the kitchen area. One thing to keep in mind is that while you have the option of turning off the beater bar, I turned it on and off to see if it would scratch the floors. No scratches and it actually can help get some of the stuck on stuff off sometimes. Anyways, after finishing the kitchen, I moved to the biggest carpeted area in the house and filled up the canister again. So, three full canisters after vacuuming most of the house which I definitely did not expect. The previous vacuum hardly ever had a filled canister after months of vacuuming. One of the things I noticed was that there was a fine dust in each of the bins and I am pretty sure that a majority of it was leftover carpet cleaner dust that I thought the old vacuum was picking up (in addition to the dirt and dust that accumulates no matter what). Although I have rated this vacuum 5-stars, there are a few quirks that you may call cons but I really do not feel like they detriment the vacuum at all. The first thing is getting used to the way you maneuver the vacuum. I have read before that it does take some getting used to but becomes second nature after a few uses. The second is the way you lock the vacuum into a standing position or take it out of standing position. The best way I can describe locking the vacuum into standing position is that you have to push it forward and down until you see the two legs lock up and a somewhat clicking feeling happens. To get the vacuum out of standing mode, push straight down on the vacuum handle until the two legs slide down. Lastly, the vacuum is not a quiet vacuum but what would you expect when you have as much suction as these vacuums do? Overall, I am highly impressed with the vacuum and look forward to many years of use. I will try and keep this review updated with any problems that may pop up from time to time. I definitely recommend this vacuum and can say that for most users, a Dyson DC65 will get the job done across multiple floor types.