My Dyson had been dying for months - my new Shark arrived this morning, and since I base purchases on what other customers say, here are my thoughts. Pros: Was easy to assemble, goes well- while people compare these Sharks to the Dysons they are not in the same league, but the Shark does go well; I needed something that extended quite high and it does that; I like the way you have 3 choices for the wand use- straight off the tube, attached to the wand and a tool can go on the end of the extended wand; changing from carpet to hard floor is easy - set both buttons (see below) Cons: The power cord is a nuisance, it's easier to hold it rather t...view more