Previously bought the Dyson V7 for my elderly mother, which has been perfect for her as no cords to trip over whilst in use. The V7 finally gave up after several years of usage and without hesitation went straight for the Dyson V8, as this was what my mother is used to, she is now 90 yrs old. I also love this product because it is so easy to dismantle when needing cleaning and the online tutorials are very easily explained. It's also quieter and more powerful when running I would thoroughly recommend this product and will not hesitate in buying again.