Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Editing my initial review (which is still below this revision), on September 16, 2013: So, the description here at Amazon for this vacuum has been changed from "NO MESS" to "LESS MESS." Much better description, as there is plenty of mess to clean up inside the vacuum dirt collection tray area. Also, a price drop, from $350 to $299.95. Over at Brookstone's Website, the "NO MESS" description has also been removed and changed to "Less Mess." I feel the fact the "NO MESS" description has been removed validates my original review. And I thank Brookstone for coming clean (no pun intended). And for those who accused me of lacking credibility with my review because it doesn't say "Amazon Verified Purchase," I'd like to reiterate here that I purchased this vacuum direct from Brookstone and not here at Amazon because at the time of purchase Brookstone had a coupon available, which lowered the price for me a bit. I still own and use the vacuum. Original Review: This vacuum (at $350) is so overpriced, it is insane. First, let me warn you: Should your $350 Gtech Airram's battery ever fail, there is no way to use the vacuum. It would just be a brick. For that much money, they should allow, just as an emergency backup, the vacuum to be used with the charging cable plugged in. But no. If the battery is drained or dead, even with the cord plugged into it, the vacuum is useless. But the above is not why I give this vacuum 2 stars. They claim no mess? There is mess. In fact, you might need another vacuum to clean out the mess (dirt and dust and stuff vacuumed up) that accumulates into the collection area (even immediately after first use). Yes you will! (Yes, you can grab a cloth and wipe out all that dust. You will want to and have to. The video showing how the collection area has no mess, along with the written claims of same, are utter bs.) I bought this vacuum direct from Brookstone, and am very disappointed. I really thought that for $350, there would be no mess (or at least, a tiny amount). One big complaint about bagless vacs is the mess in the collection areas. So, Gtech, in an effort to make the cost so high, claims "lightweight, clean, and cordless...no mess." It is lightweight. It is cordless. But it ain't clean. Not in the least. And there is mess. So, if you got a lot of extra money to spend and you want cordless, light, and powerful, buy this vacuum. But do not expect clean. The only thing "clean" about this vac is that after you open up the cover, you're gonna have to CLEAN the inside. To summarize: This vacuum is in no way worth $350, in my opinion...and you will have to clean the dust and dirt out of the collection area (with a rag or paper towels) just like you would with any bagless. There is mess and particles to manually empty seperate from what they call the "bales of dirt." Their so called "bales" after pulled out, stuff is still stuck to the underside of the cover, which you will have to pick out with your fingers. (This vacuum is not worth anything over $180, in my opinion.) Positive: Convenient for quick touch ups since it is cordless. Light weight. Maneuvers fine. Seems to have good suction. Noise not too loud for me. P.S. I doubt you would want this as a primary vacuum for your home. Better for quick touch-ups.