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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Vac. Lightwieght, Bagged and great price, January 8, 2008
I like this vac so much I bought a second one just for when this one dies. I owned the old style Dirt Devil Featherlite and really like it a lot, lightweight, simple but worked great, although it was loud. I like a bagged vac and something thats not to big and hard to use. When the the old Dirt Devil Featherlight finally died we went and bought the new Featherlite vac and it was junk, don't waste your money. This Dirt Devil Vibe was just what I was looking for. It is light, bagged and surprisingly quiet compared to my old one. It has a center dirt path meaning the dirt doesnt have to go up, around and through the whole hose attachment to get in the bag. Most all new vacuums go all through the hose and that zaps the suction and makes it easier to clog. It's easy to push and easy to carry unlike many of the others I looked at. I bought a Kenmore at sears for $170 which I promptly took back...big, bulky, so hard to push and didn't have the suction this one has. Comes with hepa filter and spare belt that stores right on the unit. They recommend replacing the two filters once a year. It's about 13" wide which makes it easier for me to get around the furniture. This vacuum is a bargain and I got the free shipping too. You can find some more reviews on it at Target.com.
Don't forget to buy the ten pack of U bags for 7.99 with free shipping when you order.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Strong vacuum for $39, March 2, 2008
Like Shiva, I read the reviews**, was mildly excited enough to order a vacuum. Afterall, for Amazon's $39, this is comparatively like buying "disposable" razor blades.
We purchased it to place in the fully carpeted basement of our 4 story home as an appliance our housemates could use. It replaces a Eureka Optima.
For a $39 vacuum cleaner, it provides a strong 12 amp motor, easy access to replace vacuum bags (which are available for a very reasonable price on Amazon), and has a HEPA exhaust air filter that appears easy to replace. I need to say I've decided I like replacing bags much better than bagless air filters which is always a filthy process.
Having a cord more than 30 feet long means we can plug it in in one central place and reach nearly every inch of our floor. It weighs about 20 pounds or so and seems to move about easily enough it you have the height adjustment set correctly.
It appears to do a reasonable job cleaning carpets but I didn't think much of it on our hardwood, plus there is not a standard hardwood floor attachment included with this product.
Disadvantages: the hose and attachments are only mediocre and are smaller than usual, plus you'll need to stoop down to change the height adjustment dial by hand--it's a little stiff. Just about every part above the powerhead is made out of plastic including the wheels. The motor is fairly loud.
I think this is a great vacuum for places like rental properties or where you know people that care less than you do will beat the thing to death. For $39 I'm confident you will get your money out of it, and then go buy another.
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**I was a little suspicious of the flurry of ***** reviews appearing within weeks of each other. Does someone get paid to do that?
see Dirt Devil Type U Vacuum Cleaner Bags, 10-Pack
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this vacuum, January 27, 2008
Love, love, love this vacuum. I was in a situation of needing an in-between, yet dependable vacuum --- my current house has lots of carpet, but I'll be moving into a new house in a couple of months, and it has very little carpet. I needed a new vacuum NOW, but I wanted one that would fit the bill for both house needs and still not cost an arm and a leg. I've had 2 bagless - hated the nasty dirt every time they had to be emptied - and they always lost suction, even the more expensive models. So, I was in the market this time for a bagged vacuum. After reading the reviews on this one, I decided that for the price and free shipping, it was definitely worth a shot. SO GLAD I PURCHASED THIS VACUUM. It has great suction and picks up way more on my carpet than my bagless vacuums did. It even does great on hard floors, which I don't even think it's technically advertised to do (I had just read some other reviewers saying it did great on their hard floors, so I had hoped I'd find the same); it doesn't throw the debris around like most vacuums with roller brushes. I love the position of the carry handle - I can carry it up and down the stairs while simultaneously toting my 21 pound son in the other arm. It's also weighted well enough and light enough that I can vacuum the whole house while holding my son when needed. Also, the tools are well placed and easy to use. I've had vacuums where the tools constantly fell off or where the whole vacuum tipped over whenever you were using the hose - not so in either case with this vacuum. All in all an excellent buy. This is the happiest I've been with a vacuum since I started buying my own 10 years ago, and I think it's an excellent value for the money spent! Would buy again.
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