great value - Wally Kohl - Lincoln City, OR
the product arrived quicker than I planned and works beautifully.
Definitely an improved design from the 7.2 volt unit that the batteries died on after many,many years.
I would recommend this unit to anyone. It is light weight, easy to use, and powerful for its size.
Nice vacuum - JGM - ODB, TX USA
Over the years, these cordless vacuums have really improved. The Black and Decker 9.6 Volt Cyclonic-Action Dustbuster is a real winner. It is light and powerful. So good that I have given two of these as gifts.
Will the Dustbuster pick up everything? No, of course not. Reading the reviews of not only this vacuum but many other portables, I found that sometimes negative reviews were based on unrealistic expectations for a small portable vacuum.
For the price, this dustbuster is a nice way of cleaning up light spills. I highly recommend it.
Awesome Product for its price - spice007 - NJ
This is a great prodcut for its price, I just got it for 10$, so no complains.
Handy item - Ricardo Winez - Sparta, NJ
If you clean the filter consistantly it will give you a decent suction for most fine dirt, sawdust etc....dont expect to pick up nuts and bolt or even screws......as the name implies, it is a Dustbuster..............works well at it's intended chores.....battry life is ok but for the amount of money I think it could be a little better.....buy again? Probably....
Finally - HENRY LOSADA -
Oh, I was suffering with my old filter, now, I finally got the replacement that I was needing for a while, I have to very grateful for the fast service, I use my little vacuum cleaner a lot
powerful - W. Hozza -
This little vacuum offers lots of power. It picks dirt up easily. The strap gets in the way sometimes, just got to learn to hold it so this don't happen.
Review - Hector D. Iglesias -
We are so health concious today that the second someone is coughing near buy we run for masks, especially with the porcine fever. They work OK.
Where is the support - Coach - Ventura, ca
So I buy this vacuum an,initially, it is all I could want it to be. Powerful an easy to use. Then the day comes when I need a new filter.
I have spend hours in search of a simple filter. I even went to the company site and was told i would have to wait 6 weeks. Then I went to a local shop. The owner just laughed and told me that he would not even try to order the filters, "as it was a waste of time." I then found [...] and they had the correct filter on their website...so i ordered 4 of them and sat back and waited...and waited and then received an e-mail from them admitting to great difficulty finding these filters.
If you are going to buY this vacuum check to see if you run into the same problems that I did. The number that you need for the filter is EP035.
My vacuum is now nonfunctional
I couldn't even find the filter at amazon
Does what it says it does. - Bev Let - Rockford IL
I purchased this for my daughter who scrapbooks. She asked for it by make and model so it's exactly what she wanted. She loves it.
Decent, but not spectacular - J. McDaneld - Seattle, WA
It's nice to have a smaller handheld that you can quickly take out for those small/sudden jobs, but overall it's not the best model. This is mainly because the suction isn't superb, and the attachments fall out often. Frustrating. I have to say I did use it recently to vacuum out my car - being an apartment person, it was a novel thing so I was happy in general, but what with the attachments falling out and how long it took, I was a bit annoyed.
Shark Vacuum 14.4V Cordless - Debra Born -
My son purchased this handheld vac for me at christmas and I'm dissapointed that the charge doesn't last very long at all. Works great, but you can't finish what you start. And the other thing it did not come with a small brush attachement. Would not reccommend soley on the fact that the power only last amount 10-15 minutes.
Horrible Vacuum - Rebecca Sidwell - Ohio
Don't waste your money on this hand vac. I will never ever buy a shark again.
I needed a hand vac to clean up after my then 13 month old daughter after she finishes eating. It was a hassle to keep dragging out my full sized vac all the time. So I decided to get a hand vac. I did a little research and came across this one. The reviews weren't great, but the comments that were good made it sound ok. So I went out to Wal Mart and bought this vacuum. Well after getting it home and unpacking it, I found it was missing the power cord and attachments! That should have been my first warning. So I made another trip to Wal Mart and exchanged it for another one. Well I have had the thing about a month and a half now and it won't charge. I checked the battery, the wall outlet and everything else I thought of to check, and the only thing I can think of is that the power cord is not working. So I got out the warranty and guess what it doesn't cover any of the electrical components! What a crock! So I am left with a hand vac that can't be charged and a still messy 14 month old! Save your money and buy something other than a shark!
battery life????? - T. L. Davenport - Georgia
I LOVED this vacuum!! It was awesome...for a family of 6...it was great for the stairs, car, highchairs, dog fur. But now after having it for over a year...it will NOT hold a charge!! I'm SSSOOO upset!! We always charged it exactly as the manual said. It now runs for about 20 seconds then shuts off...uuugghhhh!! Now I have to buy another one AND it won't be by Dyson!!!
repeat buyer - Robert Mace - WOODSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, US
The little Dyson suits my needs for small cleanups. This one will find a place on my boat so my first can stay at home. I also bought one for my daughter.
dirt devil 100 classic - jim -
The item was as described works very well and have had no problems with it operating .
Good Value and Functionality - M. Morley - Green Valley, AZ, USA
I bought the Dirt Devil 100 to use in my motor home. It works great to pick up not only dirt but hair for my short haired dog. I've also used in on upholstery with very good results. It's light enough to handle with ease, has good suction, and the "beater bar" is very effective. At the price, it is a really good value.
Dirt Devil - L. J. Hohman - Baltimore, MD
This is great. It does hard to reach spots and has great suction. I use it all the time.
dirt devil flopp. - George Garrido - queens nyc
not very happy with this model. charge not holding long enough. price a bit high for this model. check around for reviews.better off using a regular vacum cleaner.
Sexy little power monster - city slicka - brooklyn, ny
I love this vacuum. The only thing to get used to is the small 'mouth' opening, which makes it a little more difficult to clean up large messes. But it's just as powerful as my old DustBuster and I prefer the ergonomics of this one. Doesn't hold as much dirt, but that's the price you pay for beauty, I suppose.
Totally waste. - W.J. - New Jersey USA
It's too heavy as a handheld vacuum,also leave a mark on the surface of the furniture. For 8,you will expect it at least doing a good job.No, it doesn't.Do not buy it unless you try it in the store first.
BEAUTIFUL design but weak battery & small container - Fritz the Cat - Toronto
I wanted this vacuum years ago when it was only available in Italy. I found a great condition used one from the seller on Amazon. Thanks!
When fully charged, it works fine at picking up small amounts of water (my primary use for this device). Having a nicad battery means that it loses power fast and gets weak and does not pick-up much of anything at that point. The design engineering is clever and artful. It is loud. I really hope I can one day modify the device to use a lithium battery of the same voltage.
I waited for too many years for Dyson and Hoover to market a stylish wet/dry hand vac. this is the best one out there right now. Just needs a lithium battery and it would be perfect!
pleasantly surprised - seasoned shopper -
I am so glad that I did not listen to the negative reviews on this product. I don't know if some people expect it to do more than it was meant to do; I always considered these hand held vacuums to be for quick pick ups. I always had the traditional Black and Decker dust busters but I wanted something pretty that I could keep out in my bathroom for picking up hair that always accumulates on the floor and counter from combing and styling hair. This fits the bill and more!!It has much more power than the old B&D dust busters,I am not bothered by the blowing air(all dust busters do this you just have to get used to it), and it is pretty enough to keep on the counter which means it gets used more often ( you know out of sight out of mind). Overall, I am very pleased with this product and would consider getting another one for the downstairs area.
like it - Diana Green - VA USA
this product works well, it is a bit heavy at the front end so you have to hold it carefully or it will tilt forward
As its name implies, the Metro Vac N' Blo also expels air, ideal for blow-drying freshly-washed car upholstery or spot-cleaned living room carpet. The blower nozzle also works to inflate mattresses, rafts, and beach toys, and blow leaves off the front porch. Shake out the cloth dust bag every so often, and reuse indefinitely. All totaled, there are 13 interchangeable attachments for this model. While there are no wheels on the body, a dolly especially designed for the Blo N' Vac is available separately. --Ann Bieri
creates chaos - D -
The exhaust on this vac, located on the back, blows everything in it's way..dust, papers, anything light enough to fly..all over the house or garage. It's also VERY loud.
Love it - Chris - Washington, DC
I use this Vacuum for my auto detailing company. It is compact, powerful, easy to clean out and comes with a lot of useful attachements. The hose is flexible and well made. I will br buying more of these.
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Unit breaks faster than my vacuums from home depot, I have two of these and both are busted. The case, which is made of metal and feels very solid has clips that break after a while and won't hold the top on. Also, if you step on the hose, it bends permanently and doesn't work as well and clogs after that.
Super powerful and easy to use - Karen Pellegrini -
Long lasting power to pick up crumbs and spills on floors and carpets. Alot better than dragging out the vacuum. The nozzel is easy to use and the small brush is great on furniture too.
disappointed - tt - Rochester, MN USA
with a full charge of 6 hours, this unit only runs for 15 minutes. I retunred it.
Pictured carry case not included - William Taber - Indianapolis
I purchased this product which arrived without the pictured carry case. The carry case was one feature that helped me decide on this unit, as I don't relish the thought of trying to keep track of all those accessories without the case. Since there was no case, I sent the whole unit back for a refund. The refund was prompt and hassle free, so I give great kudos to Amazon for their terrific customer service! My solution to my micro vacuum needs was to visit my local vacuum shop and ask for similar attachments that I could connect to my home vacuum unit. The shop had attachments which were very similar (no 3 foot black flex hose in the kit, but a 2 foot clear high-pressure 3/8" hose) and came in a ziplock bag for storage. Its a nice solution for a lot lower price than purchase of the micro vacuum with attachments.
EDIT 13-May-2010: The product picture has been updated since my original review and no longer shows the plastic carry case. I commend Amazon for updating the product picture.