Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This Shark is a very powerful, compact, and maneuverable vacuum! It pulls more crud out of my carpets than any other vacuum I've ever used. The rotating beater bar pulls the unit through even very plush carpets with ease - very similar to the feel of a self-propelled mower. It's a terrific value, but does have a couple of minor flaws: Power cord - Whoever determined that the power cord should terminate at the base of the unit needs a swift kick in the groin - daily! I'm constantly catching the power cord with my own feet and/or having to try to wrangle it up away from my feet. I understand that the modular design makes the cord placement challenging, but more effort needed to be put into managing the cord so it wouldn't be a perpetual tripping hazard. I'm convinced the fellow who designed this hasn't spent more than 5 minutes actually using the product. Also, the cord really needs to be another 6-9' longer since most "older" homes - y'know, those that pre-date the invention of the compact disc - aren't peppered nearly so liberally with power outlets as newer, more tech-aware homes. Vacuum hose - It's a small gripe, but that vacuum hose could sure stand to be just another 12" longer or allow a bit more stretch.