Originally Posted by iwrock

Ours is at least 5 years old and still works as well as the day we bought it.

A friend was doing some home improvement and needed help with cleaning after a remodel. He used his Kirby to vacuum some carpet in an adjoining room, which I went back over with the Dyson.

The SOB actually was able to pull more dirt out of the carpet. After he saw that, he became a believer and picked up one of the Dyson ball thingys.

I'll be the first to admit that they are very plasticy, and definitely feel cheap! But after using one, I'm a believer.