Good for quick pickups between regular vacuuming/cleaning.
350371
I bought this to pick up short dog hair downstairs (to save on hauling my canister vacuum up and down the stairs) on kitchen tile, laminate and a very low carpet between regular cleanings.  I am very happy with the vacuum so far.  And a bonus, my dog only glares at it and doesn't attack it, so I expect to be using it for a long time.  I can now get rid of my old handheld (10+ years) that only runs for 5 min on a full charge.
452206
While I am not a huge fan of cleaning, I do enjoy using this Bissell vacuum.  It's very lightweight, making it much easier to reach for to clean instead of lugging the full-size vacuum out of the closet.  I like that it has a smaller removable hand vac which is great for small messes.  The suction seems powerful enough and it's easy to dispose of the dust and then re-assemble the unit.  The biggest downside is the charge it holds.  As other reviewers have commented, this vacuum will function for around 10-15 minutes on a full charge.  On the plus side, it's handy, light and easy to use, but only for smaller areas or less heavy-duty messes.
2548203
just what I needed. when I need to do a quick pick up job I use this instead of the big vacuum. it gets the job done.
1904527
This item works pretty well for vacuuming up leaves; it's not super fast, but it does the job. I find it preferable to bagging by hand, and my back thanks me afterward. Thanks to the mulching effect I end up with much fewer cans/bags. The blower isn't terribly powerful, but it works decently; when I need more power I pull out my dedicated blower. Overall I'm pleased with this item.
1823925
This little vacuum is attractively priced and has strong suction. Our family has used it essentially as a replacement for sweeping on our hardwood floors--just run this over after the kids have strewn cracker crumbs and things look pretty good. It's also small enough to be relatively portable and is useful for sucking out cobwebs, cleaning dust and junk from hard to reach places and from the edges and corners of rooms. I've also used it in lieu of a shop vac to clean out the car and it does a great job.
The canister pops out easily for emptying and the filter is easy to remove to whack out excess dust. The retractable cord is a little on the short side but will allow you to clean one medium size room without having to replug.

Where it falls short is on carpets, due to the fact that it lacks a beater bar. It will suck up surface junk but does not do as thorough a job on carpets as does a cleaner with a beater bar. But it would be asking a bit much to get a canister with beater attachment at this price point.
2918086
Portable, light, and effective at cleaning up quick pet/child stains. Suction isn't great, so sometimes we have to pull out the big guns (hoover steam cleaner), but this is quick to the job and gets it started if not finished most times.
3393469
Had this vacuum for a few weeks now and I love it!  Very convenient for quick pick ups and daily cleaning.  Well maybe not daily, but this thing is so lightweight and ready to go without being plugged in that I actually do clean a lot more than I used to.  We're doing a lot of remodeling and this vacuum does quite well with all the dust and dirt that accumulates (even on carpet!).  Not great with slightly larger pieces of debris (but you can get around that by lifting by the handle and getting the piece in the suction end; the spinning brush finishes it off).  Haven't had a problem with the charge yet, but I do notice that having the brush on makes it die faster.  Not a problem with the "DZ" model since it comes with an extra battery, and you can charge both batteries at once.  Very easy to put together and pretty easily converts to a hand vac.
1474599
This vacuum is good for the money. However the suction leaves a lot to be desired. It works for a quick crumb clean up however I wouldn't depend on it for a deep clean, I'd leave that to the super vacuums that they have at car washes. I found the little attachable piece to be very helpful for getting into the tiny places.
3813754
Good for cleaning small nooks and crannies. I originally got it as a car vacuum and it's not powerful enough to get much out of my car... can't suck up hair or crumbs on the floor of my car. :( Still good for around the house though.
3595753
I have two dogs (who don't shed) but leave crumbs and things all over the floors.  This is great for a quick pick up.
It doesn't have a lot of suction so I wouldn't use it to actually vacuum the carpet.
I also bought one for my daughter who has four children and a dog.
1132730
Compact and powerful.  Rapidly clears dust from computers - it's main purpose here.  Fits into hard-to-reach places.  Body is not much bigger than the wholly inadequate dustbuster it replaced ... although it requires more space for hose and attachments.  Noisy, but it's never on for long ... not sufficient reason to knock off a star.

Also handy for keyboards and getting dust out of the base/frame of tilting/swiveling office chairs.

In addition to the included attachments, I also have a set of micro attachments meant to be used with a regular vacuum.  They fit fine and between them meet all vacuuming needs here.
949331
Very compact, reasonably good sweeper for it's size
4407861
This is an Ok Vacuum for the small job or for quick cleaning. If you want a nice light weight canister vacuum to do a quick pick up before guest come over or to clean up that little dirt mess, this is a good choice. It is also handy for doing the stairs. It has good suction and the dirt catcher is easy to remove and empty without getting dust and dirt everywhere like some models. It is an inexpensive unit so everything is plastic (of course almost all vacuums today are all plastic)
My biggest pet peeve with this unit is the cord retraction. OK you thinking it won't retract.. just the opposite. The cord retracts fine. The problem is the catch that prevents the cord from retracting. It does not work well and the whole time you are vacuuming the cord is slowly retracting on it's own. So you either have to continually pull the cord out or sooner or later the unit just unplugs itself from the wall. I found a solution, I got a good potato chip bag clip and I pull the cord all the way out and then put the clip on the cord as close to the unit as I can. This prevents the cord from retracting any further. I know it is silly but it works.
I would not recommend this as an every day home vacuum. It just isn't powerful enough nor is the dirt catch big enough.
2152476
This vacuum works great for things like cleaning the dirt out of your keyboards, picking up random dirt and dust, and generally acting like a great little hand vac, as long as you realize the spinning brush at the front is not going to do much except disturb dirt.  I personally don't use it for carpets, I tend to treat it like a small shop vacuum.  I like the power it has for suction, I use it literally all the time, however I just use the hose and the included attachment.

The upshot is, it's a great little hepa filtered vacuum, it should NOT replace a regular vacuum, especially if you have carpets or are trying to clean up pet hair.

It's perfect for what I am after, and I like it a lot.
932879
There are times when I need to clean something up quickly, and don't feel like dragging out the big vacuum.  This cordless vacuum handles those situations quite well.  For example, with a dog and cat in the house, we use this Electrolux to clean up clumps of white fur from the steps and the kitchen.

What I particularly like:

* Easy charging:  This comes with a charging base that lets me "dock" the vacuum when not in use.  It is very easy to dock and un-dock the vacuum.

* Easy switching between modes:  You can either use this as a "stick" vacuum (where you stand and push it along on the floor), or a handheld vacuum (for cleaning insidee drawers, for example).  I find it very easy to "pop out" the handheld portion from the stick, and then pop it back in when I am done. (but see below for one related complaint)

* Bagless:  I find that when I use a vacuum that has a bag, I tend to let the bag get overfilled, and don't realize it until it begins to smell bad.  With the clear bagless canister, I can easily see when it is time to empty the canister.  I believe you will find yourself emptying the canister much more often than you will need to empty a bag, but to me it is worth it.  (but see below for one related complaint)

OK, I do have a few minor issues, and they are my reasons for not giving five stars.  For my own personal needs, the pros outweigh the cons...

- Less powerful:  Probably due to the cordless nature of this vacuum, I find that it does not have the suction power of my corded vacuum.  It's not a deal breaker...if I have a bigger mess to clean up, I'll switch to my bigger vacuum.  This excels at smaller jobs.

- Wand tool is hard to get at:  As much as I like the ease of switching between stick and handless modes, there is one issue: The wand/brush tool is tucked behind the handheld part of the vacuum, and it is a bit awkward trying to get it out when I need it.  For me, it is more convenient to just leave the wand tool sitting out separately, than trying to put it back in its holder each time.

- Emptying the canister of dust is a bit awkward:  I like bagless format of the vacuum, but ran into an issue a couple times when emptying it.  There is a center piece connected to the filter that you are supposed to pull back and "snap" a few times, apparently to rid the filter of some surface-level dust.  Sometimes, when I do that, the lid of the canister pops off and I end up with some dust on the floor.  Now that i realize it is a problem, I have learned how to hold it so that it doesn't happen again, but it is something to watch for.

All in all, the cordless convenience and the easy conversion between stick and handheld has won me over.  If the next version could address a couple annoyances, it would be even better!
3586784
Gets the job done for the level of convenience it has.  Not as powerful as a corded shop vac / blower but much more useful for small jobs.  Good run time it seems.
4945495
I love this light weight sweeper for quick jobs without having the drag out the whole vacuum cleaner.  I didn't get the cordless one because I don't have a place to keep it in the charger.  The cord is long and it's easy to just plug this in and sweep.  Works on hardwood and carpet (won't do the job of a vacuum on the carpet, but will pick up the obvious pieces until you get around to your vacuuming.)