Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This thing is a beast! I'm a bit of a DeWalt fan and own many of their corded and cordless products, so this was definitely on the list of items I wanted to own. Pros: -Its cordless AND corded!! -Its not as heavy as it might look, my fiance even uses it without complaining! -This thing can suck a golf ball through a water hose without its lipstick transferring -The accessories fit the hose snuggly and don't fall off like other shop vacs -Easy to clean, just dump the black plastic bottom/bucket and shake off the twist-lock dust filter -Compact size but big enough to handle REAL tasks -My batteries are from a drill/impact set and roughly 4 years old yet still last for over 25min vacuum time -PLENTY of power while using it as a CORDLESS unit -It sounds a bit more powerful while using CORDED power (higher overall operational frequency), but do not have an effective means of measuring this -I beat the s*** out of my tools and have shown this unit zero mercy and can vouch for its overall toughness/construction. I do fear that I will eventually break the hose (due to its flexible nature) and will probably trip up and step on the other accessories (this is how all of my vacuum accessories reach their demise). -5 stars would purchase again!! Cons: -The d@mn exhaust for this thing is on the wrong side for a right hand dominant individual. I hold/carry the unit my left hand and manipulate the hose/accessory with my right hand and the exhaust/blower port will more often than not blow in the direction Im attempting to clean. BUT, this minor flaw is not a deal breaker! Just mildly annoying for someone who is a bit more OCD than not. I have, however, found a rather interesting solution to this...I take the wide angle accessory and shove it in the exhaust port. Not only does this make the machine just a bit quieter, but it also angles that air in any direction you'd like. Preferably away from what you are attempting to suck up. -The blower side doesn't blow very hard with the hose attached to it. This is most likely due to degree of bend and ribbed inside of hose or the blade design. Not sure. -Battery Removal: OLD STYLE SOCKET Battery a bit difficult to remove for an individual with large hands. I do not own the newer flat style battery. Things I HAVE used it for: -Vacuuming up drywall and garage debris -Cleaning baseboards -Cleaning automobile interiors, floormats, dash+center console, ect -Vacuuming up wood dust -Portable cleaning solution for general in-home use Things I have NOT used it for: -Sucking up liquids