Corded phones are now special purpose devices. Following this tool, cords will become a rarity for vacuums. The unit works so well, that it is hard to think of a reason to get out our top-of-the-line Miele. The corded vac may remain because it has tools. They are rarely used, but needed from time to time. (We did not buy the package that includes the hand vac with tools). Noise level is higher than our Miele, but cleaning the bin is easier (and less expensive) than changing the Miele bag. The clean level is not just acceptable, it is very good. Cat hair? Gone. Cat litter? Gone. Daily tracked-in dirt? Gone. Color-dulling dust? Gone.
Pros: no cord, dead simple, pulls itself, vigorous brush, vigorous suction, lightweight, easy to clean, maneuverable, holds charge well enough, seems completely obvious and necessary once you own it (you know what I mean; it's that good).
Cons: no tools, needs to be quieter to match the best corded vacs, handle should lie *completely* flat for running beneath furniture, old-fashioned power brick with dangling cord
Improvements I would recommend to Gtech: drop the noise at least 3dB, provide a storage cradle that keeps the charge topped up, move the on/off switch to the handle used to push and pull, and make it a dead man switch so there is no need to turn it on and off manually (will also conserve battery)
Update: I no longer own this vacuum. I bought it for my office, but when my wife saw it, she lobbied me hard to give it to her for Valentine's Day. So, I have another on order. What convinced her is that this is not a "stick" vac or something else convenient but incompetent. It's a good vac without a cord. Also, I find that the unit actually *will* lie completely flat for running beneath furniture. It does this with the pole canted to one side. Finally, pleased to report unexpectedly good edge cleaning.
Update: Ease of emptying rises near the top of virtues. I'm not sure it could be easier. It makes other vacs (I've owned many of the best) look like an earlier clumsy technology. Nicely raises and fluffs pile on carpet--although ours have looped nap, so I cannot speak to long or shag carpets. Where some vac throw cat litter on a wood floor all about, this vac just makes it disappear. After days of use, affection for the machine grows.
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