Had a panasonic bag one for about 15 years until wear and tear got the better of it. Had a vax cheap one for about 10 years now, hose is a bit fiddly having to disconnect and then connect to handle. Suction good and on our new carpets too much, have to adjust setting. Nice red colour too. Has its own little home in the kitchen tall unit next to his mate the fridge. Loely little thing, better than a pet.