Others say...

"Decent vacuum for the price"
I've learned that the quality of vacuums tends to fluctuate with their price. I purchased this vacuum not expecting it to be perfect or top-of-the-line, but I find that it actually exceeds my overall expectations.

First, it was important to me to have a cannister vacuum with a bag (rather than bagless), which this one has. It has an indicator on the top which should indicate when the bag is full, which is a nice added touch. (My bag hasn't filled up yet, as far as I know, so I haven't yet confirmed whether this feature works.)

The long tube is made of metal, not plastic like some other models I've had, which adds durability. I was concerned that the tube might come apart during vacuuming because its parts just slip together (no button or clip), but so far that has not happened at all.

The motor is nice and quiet, especially for a vacuum with its power.

I also like that the attachment piece fits (and stays) on the tube when you're not using it, and that the cord automatically rolls up inside the unit. (Be aware that in order for the auto-roll-up function to work properly, you must tug on the cord very, very gently - not with too much force.)

The bag is easy to install and has a little closing cardboard cover to help keep dust from flying out when you change it.

Some things this model does NOT have:
- A beater bar (so if you have shag carpets, that could be a problem - we only have laminate flooring)
- An upholstery brush attachment (it does have an upholstery attachment without a brush, which is OK, but a little strange)

If neither of those is a big concern for you, then you should consider choosing this model.

"cute little vacuum"
This little thing is amazing! I was originally looking for a Miele canister vacuum but found its price prohibitive. This Bosch is similar in features to entry-level Miele but costs only a fraction. Made in Germany, for those who care. I bought it at LNT with a 20% off coupon for $144+tax. Here is a link http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2238362
It's on backorder online but I found it at the local Buffalo store.
The actual model is BSA2101UC but as far as I can tell the only difference is color, nice orange, looks like a toy but does its job great. Suction is impressive and pretty quiet even at the highest setting. Lightweight, easy to carry around. Not many buttons, pretty much only on/off and power+/- in one button! No LCD screens and other gimmicks, just what you need. The only concern is that bags are quite expensive, I'll see how long one bag will last. Oh and this is not a vacuum for carpets, you would need a motorized brush for those or better yet, an upright. My house is hardwood-only with some rugs, so I'm OK. Overall great product!


"Never again..."
I bought this vacuum based on my husband's experience with Bosch tools in his carpentry studio. That was a mistake. The suction is poor; the hose and bags don't always match up, leaving dust to collect inside the cavity (despite my repeated efforts to line everything up correctly); the vent points directly at the user, blowing hot, stinky air on you while you work, and cannot it be redirected; the bags are expensive and difficult to match up with the model you own; the cord is too short by about three feet; it tips over easily....shall I go on? It appears that the engineers who do such a fine job with their power tools were left off of this project. I will end up replacing this vacuum far soon than expected and it sure won't be with another Bosch!

"Cute, efficient little vacuum"
I have disabilities that made it very hard to vacuum my stairs with my Dyson (great for flat carpeting, though. It was just too cumbersome and I couldn't reach some places because the vacuum was too large to sit on a stair. So I looked a long time and found the Bosch-Voila! exactly what I wanted. It was a big investment considering the usage, but I figured I'd use it (hopefully) the rest of my life in this house. It works like I hoped.
The only disappointment was the manual. It is NOT for this exact model and the parts blowup indicated I was missing some parts, so I called Bosch technical help. I called on two different days, and got two different techs who told me they weren't familiar with the item. Apparently they didn't have the manual available either, so I couldn't identify the issue. It turned out only one tech there was familiar with the vacuums, and he was on vacation! Oh, well, that's downsizing for you!
I did get some satisfaction in that they sent me a free box of filters and spare accessories.

"Hard Surface Floor Only"
While this vacuum has some great suction, it was not meant for carpets or rugs. I can't even move the head back and forth because it gets caught on the carpet.

It does work great on hard surface floors and it is easy to move around because of the light weight.