Dyson Ball Multi Floor Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Powerful Suction for Carpets & Hard Floors - Ideal for Pet Hair, Allergies & Home Cleaning (Corded)

UPDATE 8 July 2017: Well I have no idea if this is permanent or temporary since Amazon is pushing a newer model but as of this date they are selling them direct once more but my warning of Mar still stands to make sure who you are buying any model Dyson from and just for FYI mine is still running like a champ with no problems. Small note: If you have dogs (like I do) you might want to read the manual and see how to disassemble the head and canister (they are easy once you see how) since mine developed a bit of an odor due to a buildup of dog hair from one of mine. Not a big deal but easy to fix if you have this problem BUT do not reassemble this thing wet (hard lesson learned) or you will have to get Dyson to send you a new filter (not expensive but would have been fine if allowed to dry correctly) :)WARNING!!! 15 March 2017 - Since my last update it seems that Amazon no longer sells these directly since this was added to the page - "Note: This item is only available from third-party sellers" - So read the below Permanent note closely and make sure you have a warranty!PERMANENT NOTE: I decided to add this note to the top of the review because so many companies were selling this Dyson and I have no way of knowing who is an authorized dealer other than Amazon, so this is just a warning to make sure you have a valid warranty (DYSON DOES NOT HONOR WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM NON-AUTHORIZED DEALERS). I will update this note on a as needed basis. At random times some companies are under-cutting Amazon price by a few dollars and when that happens chances are you won't have any warranty if you click on the big "Add to Cart" button, go over to the right side of the page and click the "Add to Cart" next to Amazon if you want to make sure you have a warranty. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHO YOU ARE ACTUALLY BUYING FROM. If someone other than Amazon is the low price on the day you can purchase or buy from Amazon using the "Sold by Amazon" button on the right side of your screen.NOTE: 5 December 2016 - Amazon is selling these at a great price of $299 (free shipping if you are Prime) but sadly "Usually ships within 1 to 2 months" so hopefully you don't need it fast or you will have to buy it from other sellers and may or may not actually have a warranty since only with Amazon can you be assured you actually have a warranty. (see below Permanent Note) also had this model for about 24 months now and it still works perfectly (as do the one I bought 6+ years ago and the one I bought 3 years ago)NOTE 10 Sept 2016 - Just a comment, I had accidentally sucked up some small pieces of balsa wood in my Dyson and it clogged the tube but I went to their website to check how to unclog it and WOW, they actually have a spring-loaded trap door at the bottom of the tube assembly, all you have to do is pull it back and most clogs will drop out and you can pull any other out with your fingers. No tools required, just thought it was a nice touch I have never had to use in all my years of owning a Dyson.I never saw the day coming when I would write a 5 Star review for a vacuum cleaner but here it is. I already own 2 Dyson models in 2 different houses that are similar to this (but they are over 6 years old) and they have about as much power today as when I bought them. The price I got this for ($269 on sale here at Amazon) was pretty much unbeatable and this model weighs a few pounds less than my old ones so rather than keep carrying it up the stairs I decided to get another one to use upstairs and in case of the unlikely event that one of the others dies on me.You see all those other commercials about "Just as good" or sometimes even "better than a Dyson" and common sense should tell you that if they all compare themselves to a Dyson then there is a valid reason, they ARE the best. After trying about a dozen other models over the years we have never found anything that works as well or as dependably. The fact that they never stop supporting their models (meaning if a brush wears out or you break an attachment, Dyson will sell you one and in some cases give you one).If there is one thing I have learned in my 6 decades on this Earth, you pay for what you get and you get what you pay for in life. There are very few cases where the cheaper model of anything is as good as the more expensive model. Vacuum cleaners are NOT one of those exceptions to this rule. It maneuvers better, is sustains suctions better and it lasts better so if you like buying less expensive, poorer performing vacuums, ignore this and save a few bucks today that you will be wishing you had spent later. The fact that it weighs less than before is just another thing in favor of a Dyson. (Product Dimensions: 42.4 x 13.4 x 15.4 inches ; 17.3 pounds)You DO get what you pay for in this life.UPDATE: NOTE: My comments ONLY reflect my opinion of this model, some other Dyson models are not as well rated.(THE FOLLOWING I WROTE IN RESPONSE TO A COMMENT) "every impartial testing organization ranks all Dyson vacuums as sub-par" - actually that is not totally true, first you have to realize that organizations such as Consumer Reports (what other "unbiased" testing organization is there??) give a lot of weight to cost, noise and other factors that have little to do with the actual performance and dependability of the units.I have subscribed to ConsumerReports.org for years and always check them. This particular unit (Multi Floor) came in 4th in the testing and if you drop the noise and tool use rating (which anyone that has ever had a Dyson will tell you the tool access could use some work) it comes in first since there are only 4 points separating 1st from 4th (69 vs 65).I have owned some of the other brands and can tell you that things like emptying the canister without a cloud of dust or have to reach in and pull out hair and objects are where a Dyson excels and is not measured by these organizations.Before this turns into a novel the bottom line is that people who have used multiple brands almost without exception will love a Dyson, obviously there are exceptions to every rule but that is the general consensus. Consumer Reports says "Miele & Dyson are among the more reliable brands" (I had never heard of Miele but at $800+ it better be freakin exceptional, give rubdowns and maybe cook a meal occasionally) but for me this Dyson is a deal.UPDATE 14 MAY 2015: OK, I have read some reviews that complain about the fact they can't get under low furniture with this model ..... uh, did ya look at the picture, I have not seen hardly ANY upright vacuum that will do that BUT if you really need your upright to do something a canister does best, Dyson DOES make an attachment that will allow you to get under very low furniture