It's very simple and efficient, and is pretty powerful for something so cheap. I've found it works really well - better than some of the more expensive cleaners I've used - and I'm really happy with it.

It's fairly light too, has a long power-cord, and the onboard tools make it a breeze to use. The filtration system is adequate and does the job well.

The only indication of its 'cheapness' is its rather plasticky construction - but so far mine has held out pretty well, and if I had to buy three of these in 10 years, it'd still work out cheaper than a lot of other manufacturer's products!

Oh - and to the reviewer who can't find bags - try your local BestBuy - they're [money]for 3 - or order online from the Bissell web site!

"This baby's got power!", Quite simply, I really like this vacuum. This was an upgrade from an older model Singer vacuum containing only 6.8 amps & was barely able to suck up crumbs. The Bissell in this review has 12 amps and like the previous reviewers mentioned, is a powerful machine that really makes one's carpets look clean when finished. The extra long cord was an extra bonus. That and the fact that the tools attach to the vacuum & everything stores nice & tidily together. Excellent vacuum at a terrific price!

"bags?", Nice vacum - quite, quick pick-up, easy to push, BUT!!
I can't find bags!

"Totally worth the money!", I was unsure of which vacuum to buy as there are so many in the $60-100 range. I decided on this particular one because it got such a great review, and also because other Bissel models seemed to have positive comments about their performance. When I finally got this one and plugged it in, I was amazed at how powerful the suction on it is. My area rug looked like it had just come back from the cleaners by the time I was finished!! Also, it almost feels like I'm controlling a motorcycle because it has some self-propelling feature that makes it feel like it's got a mind of its own and is ready to get the job done! Needless to say, I won't be getting a sore back from pushing this around! The other great features are: easy to change the bag, lightwieght, quiet, dissasembles to fit in a smaller box, and a sub-micron filter which actually filters the exhaust air so you aren't blowing dusty air around while you're vacuuming. Overall it is a great buy and I would definately recommend it for someone like me who lives in an apartment in NYC!