I can easily sum this review up into one word...AMAZING. I was very skeptical about spending $549 for an upright vacuum. In the past I have never spent more than maybe $150 so this was a huge leap for me. I have 3 dogs, 3 kids and a husband. I am usually somewhat disappointed within a week after buying a new vacuum because I normally have to run over the same spot 3 or 4 times to pick up dog fur, not with the Oreck, one pass and it's gone!