I went out to buy a Dyson and ended up coming home with an LG... just a little bit cheaper than the dyson, think mine was $495 but I got it for $385 and a heap of awsome features.. the best thing about it is that it's bagless and completely compacts the dust collected down into a solid block so that when you open the barrel to empty it the dust isn't going everywhere. The handle also has the controls on it for curtain, sofa, carpet and tiles. Definately worth a look, I was adamant that I was getting Dyson but changed my mind quickly after a test drive of the LG.