Lightweight vacuum, cleans very well, great price.
590673
I love this vacuum! I always wanted a Dyson vacuum, but my mother-in-law told me she preferred her Shark to her Dyson, so I did some research. I'm really happy I went with this vacuum. It is very lightweight and powerful, has a long cord, has a lot of suction and makes cleaning super easy. I have a god that sheds a lot, and this vacuum takes care of it easily. I like the bag-free design, it is satisfying to see how much you just sucked up. The price was great too. This is the best vacuum I've ever owned, I recommend it to everyone.
607411
This vacuum is a nice replacement for our old Hoover upright with the old fashioned bag set up.  We have had that vacuum for nearly 20 years - dating back to before my wife and I got married and we lived in apartments.  We decided it was time to upgrade.

This vacuum had all of the options we wanted and was less than $200 price range.  It is light weight, bag less and has attachments, but not limited to just that.  Here is the full list of features:

*For use on carpets, rugs or bare floors with button to change on the fly
*11-amp motor
*Up to 15' of cleaning reach with wand and tools
*30' power cord
*11' hose
*Detachable handle and wand
*Steerable technology
*HEPA filter reusable
*Multi-cyclonic filtration system
*High capacity dirt cup
*Extension wand with brush
*Weighs 15.6 lbs
*5-year limited warranty

When used in our house, this proved very powerful in removing dog hair and dirt from our bare floors both hardwood and linoleum, carpeted basement and stairs.  Tools were easy to use as was the vacuum itself due to its lightweight and maneuverability.  This also worked very well in cleaning out our cars.  The long cord and attachments made it a breeze getting down and around the driver's seat.  We are very pleased.
1205812
For this price... You cannot go wrong! The charge holds up well, suction is excellent (including pet hair on thick carpet), and its sleek and very lightweight!  Its meant for quick cleanups but I am able to use it in entire rooms and it really picks up everything... Even in awkward corners. We Had a much more expensive cordless vacuum (hoover linx) and this outshines the linx in weight, suction, and of course price! Very happy with purchase!
8124
We have always been an Electrolux family, so when my 10-year-old upright stopped sucking about a month ago, I was at a loss to replace it.  They don't make them anymore.  So, I hopped online and read some reviews.  It seems like just about every vacuum out there has a mix of good and bad ratings.  I wanted something with a bag and something lightweight.  So far this thing has been great.  We have two large dogs (one is a Lab) and we have a fair share of pet hair and dirt.  Time will tell how it holds up, but it has great suction and is easy to push.  The bags are easy to change and the belt is easy accessible.  The cord is very long, which makes vacuuming a lot easier.  Overall, I'm impressed.  Hopefully it will last as long as its predecessor.
3232323
This is the perfect small vacuum for my house. I don't have much carpeting but I have pets and this little champ gets up all the pet hair and the little bit of carpeting I do have. It's lightweight and I can lift it, even with my bad back. I recommend this for small homes or apartments as I think a larger house might need something a bit more substantial. But for the price, you really can't beat this vacuum.
94262
This is a great vacuum. Its lightweight & easy to use. I keep it charge so I can just go over hardwood floors or carpet  a  easily.. Better then having to use a broom. I make sure I empty it after a few uses but that is so easy to do.
4817473
Great little vacuum for the price. Does everything it says, it's lightweight and stores easily. This is a wonderful kitchen vacuum for picking up dog hair and crumbs, plus everything your furry little friends drag in from the yard. Very happy with this purchase.
854378
This little vacuum isn't a toy, although it's so lightweight and small that it could be mistaken for one. It works great on our wood and tile flooring, sucking up grit, dog hair and the miscellaneous detritus that makes its way indoors on a daily basis. We have a hairy dog who is confined to the den, but when the doors or windows are open, dog hair finds a way to migrate into other rooms.  This works far better than our old Kenmore canister bag vacuum or the microfiber dust mops for cleaning the floors.
Pros: Inexpensive cost, cleans up after hairy dog, efficient on hard surface flooring, retractable cord works great, simple to empty canister (outdoors) and re-install.

There are a couple of downsides to buying this little machine. While it works well on bare floors, we have to really work to clean our small rugs at the doors, as it isn't designed for that purpose. I'm 5'9" tall and the hose is a bit short for my liking, so I can't reach as far to vacuum as I've been used to doing for years.  And the electrical cord is about five feet shorter than I'd like, because to vacuum a 16' x 14'  room, I have to unplug the unit from one outlet and plug it into another to finish. It's a minor inconvenience -- but an inconvenience nevertheless.

All things considered, this is a great little vacuum on hard surfaces for the money. I had to get past the light weight and realize that heavier materials don't mean a better product and I rated it four stars because of what I consider to be the too short electrical cord and vacuum hose.  I also ordered the three year extended warranty Amazon offers for $7.99 -- just for good luck.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008I63LR2/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4443456
So surprised at this vacuum.  It is lightweight (but not featherweight) and works quite well on hardwood and carpet.  I bought it for stairs and it works well but we end up also just using it everywhere.  I don't know about the durability but so far, am satisfied.
1288897
I am very happy with this vacuum cleaner.  I notice I do not have to dust as often.  The only drawback is the weight.
2546576
My old, very heavy vacuum went to the graveyard and I have a tight budget and arthritis. (I was actually unable to use the last vacuum, I would have my son come over and do it.) This vacuum helped me with both problems.  The price was right for quality, features and ratings that I was looking for and the vacuum is lightweight, bagless and still has tools for vacuuming furniture and crevices.

The first time I used it I was shocked to find the dirt cup filling up much faster than I would expect.  It would appear that my old vacuum was sicker, longer than I had known.  I vacuumed the whole house and was impressed at how much the vacuum picked up.  Emptying the dirt cup could not be easier.  Filters and belts are inexpensive and can be ordered on Amazon as well.

I read many reviews and comments about this and many other vacuums before choosing this brand and model.  Be aware that it is a lightweight vacuum with a 7 amp motor.  It is not meant for heavy use in a large home.  It has been described as an apartment or dorm vac.  I have a small house.  I think this vacuum is perfect for that use.  I am thrilled with this purchase.
2912909
This is a great vacuum cleaner for the price.  The suction is so strong that it can be hard to move it along a bare floor unless you use the lever to raise it up a bit from the ground.  It is very small and light which my wife likes.  You can't beat it for the price.
1354679
This vacuum is a great buy.  It is lightweight but very powerful.  It's not for heavy duty cleaning but, wow, so much better than stick vacuum's I've had in the past.
3184775
I just purchased the Merlin in purple from Sam's Club after seeing an impressive demonstration from the vacuum salesman. Normally I don't fall for such sales pitches, but I was quite impressed with it and the price was reasonable. I need a vacuum mostly to clean my two Great Danes' hair. They shed twice a year for six months at a time, and keeping the hair up is always a challenge. I tried it at home today and there's a lot to like with such a small package.

Pros:
1. Super lightweight. I have chronic shoulder issues, and this little thing moves with little effort.
2. Easy to take apart and put back together. I like its ability to be taken apart and used like a Dustbuster.
3. Small enough to fit in crevices. I can fit it in areas that no vacuum has ever been without having to insert those useless attachments.
4. The long cord is great. With some vacuums, the cord is so short you have to unplug and plug in over and over, but the 20' long cord is long enough that you don't have to do that as often.

Of course, it's not a perfect vacuum, and I found a couple of shortcomings while using it.

Cons:
1. It's not for high pile carpet. Even with my low pile carpet, the little vacuum seemed to struggle pushing its way through it. I purchased it primarily for my bare floors and tile, so it's not a big deal, but people who want a vacuum to use for high carpet or only carpet should consider another model.
2. The attachments were useless. If the vacuum gods ever made a vacuum whose attachments actually did something, I would be the first to run out and buy it. But like so many others, these attachments just attached to the vacuum and did not aid with the sucking of debris from my carpets or flooring.

Despite these issues, it works great for its intended purpose: small jobs and tight spaces. It's a good supplement to my Bissel upright that I use regularly. It has a two year warranty and free filters for the life of the machine, and that really sweetened the deal for me.
2460310
The vacuum is super lightweight which makes it super easy to use even for my kids.  It works well on tile and wood floors, and also has enough power for rugs.  The canister is easy to remove and clean.  I took one star off because it doesn't work as well on thicker carpets.  For everyday cleaning up crumbs and dirt of the floor, it fits our needs well.
2679092
I received this vacuum yesterday and after trying it out around the first floor of my ~1100 ft2 house, I am VERY happy to have purchased it!  I can't judge its durability since I've only used it once, but it did a great job on my hardwood floors, tile, and low-pile area rugs picking up cat hair, cat litter, dust, and kitchen crumbs.  The vacuum is very lightweight and pivots so nicely that it easily maneuvers into small spaces, under furniture, and around edges and various items, where it continued to do a great job sucking everything up.  Noise was not too loud, either.  This will not replace a regular upright vacuum since there are no attachments for vacuuming things like baseboard trim etc, and it may not be strong enough for carpets to use exclusively on those.  BUT, for more frequent cleaning and quick touchups, it's perfect - gets the job done with no need to drag out the heavy, bulky upright vacuum and lug it up and down stairs!  Previously, I had to bend over and vacuum my hardwood and tile floors by hand with the upright's attachment nozzle to get them clean, but that was a time-consuming and back-breaking task that I can't continue with a baby on the way!  This vacuum will be perfect for avoiding that.  I also tried it on about 5 of my carpeted stairs, which are regular pile carpet, and it seemed to work well there too (although those had been vacuumed more recently anyway so it was hard to tell).  Plus, the pivoting head made it easy to vacuum the carpet on the stair risers - big bonus!  The Flair is light enough for me to easily handle at 8 months pregnant and it can be hung on the back of a door for convenient storage in small spaces.  Emptying the dirt cup and cleaning the filter was easy too, which you're supposed to do after each use since the cup (and vacuum) is small.  Highly recommend this item...
1701211
The Black & Decker AIRSWIVEL Vacuum Cleaner was easy to set up.  Within a few minutes we were using it to vacuum our dining room carpet.

This Airswivel is a small, lightweight, upright vacuum cleaner with a 2-in-1 crevice tool accessory with brush for vacuuming in narrow and hard to reach places.  Additionally, it is bagless.  The dust and dirt cup is easy to empty and keep clean, a real plus for a vacuum cleaner.

The cord is long and I had to be careful to keep it in hand and not run over it with the cleaner.  Compared to my two other vacuum cleaners, this one seemed a bit difficult to push over the carpet.  This difficulty surprised me, especially for a cleaner this light.

Turning the machine off and on is done by foot, as is unlocking the vacuum to activate its swivel function, which makes it easy to get into tight corners, particularly with the fairly small head of this cleaner which I just measured at one foot in width.

This vacuum cleaner did the job, as evidenced by the dust and dirt collected in the attached cup, which I emptied into the wastepaper basket.

At this price point, the reader of this review has many choices available on Amazon and I must say that my Hoover upright, for this price, is a more powerful machine that is easier to use, but it is significantly larger and does have a bag.  The light weight of this bagless vacuum cleaner may be a real plus for some users.

How will it hold up over time?  Sadly, some reviewers say that their machine has broken down within months of buying it.  Hopefully that will not be the case with my machine, but if it has problems, I will come back and report them on Amazon.

Four stars seems appropriate for this good, but not great vacuum cleaner.