Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I owned the previous version DC44 and loved it. It makes vacuuming effortless and fun, yet has the same power than a full sized vacuum machine. After a few times of use, my big heavy vacuum gets locked into the basement permanently. I'm amazed at how much dirt the DC44 got out even after a professional house clean. When we had a flea problem with our cat, this vacuum saved our place by being able to vacuum the flea dirt and eggs out of furnitures, carpet, and hardwood floor everyday. This new DC59 looks similar to DC44, but it is a complete revamp of almost every aspect: 1. The motor is more powerful, 1.5x more than DC44, and 3 times more than any other cordless vacs. 2. 2 Tier Radial cyclones, twice the number of DC44, helps physically separate out dirt from air better. 3. Filter is now much easier to take out and wash, just pull from the top. In DC44, you had to "break" the vacuum in half to take out the filter. 4. Trigger is redesigned to be lighter. If you vacuum the entire house with DC44, your index finger gets tired from squeezing the power trigger, it's much easier now. 5. Longer / shorter battery life. In normal use, DC59 has 26 mins of battery life, 6 mins more than DC44. But in boost mode, it has 2 mins less battery life than DC44, much means the motor really works harder. 6. Easier to clean. The dirt release switch now can be used from both sides. Makes it easer for left handed people. The clear bin can also be detached now, can be rinsed in water. 7. Redesigned floor attachment. It has a design that's effective on both carpet and hardwood floor. You never need to switch a dial like in conventional vacuum machines. 8. Less hair tangle. The new floor attachment makes it easier to clean trapped hair than the one came with DC44. 9. Relocated charging indicator light. In DC44, the charging indicator is on the power adapter, makes it impossible to see the charging status when the vacuum is mounted on the wall, and power adapter is hidden behind something. The light is now on the vacuum itself. 10. Easier to release attachments. It looks like the release mechanism has been improved. Overall, it's a big upgrade if you owned the DC44 or any other handheld vacuum. If you've never tried a vacuum like this, it will change your life. Price is a little outrageous for a vacuum machine. I think Dyson should've priced it at the same level as DC44, and lowered DC44's price by $100.