Dyson DC07 Cyclone Animal Upright Vacuum, Purple

• Eight-chambered cyclonic design for powerful, consistent suction
• Bag-free dirt collection with long-lasting HEPA filtration system
• Animal turbo tool for pet hair and Dyson's carpet care kit
• Includes 17-foot hose, crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery attachment
• Measures 14 by 46 by 13-1/2 inches

Amazon.com Review:
Early Adopters Pick: October 2002. The world's only true cyclonic vacuum, generating 100,000 g of centrifugal force and pulling dirt into an indestructible canister made from the same material used for crash helmets. Named for both its power and its ruthless approach to pet hair problems, the Dyson DC07 Animal upright is a piece of engineering wizardry designed by James Dyson, the inventor of cyclonic vacuums. A hit in Europe for years, Dyson vacuums are new to the American market. At the center of the machine's innovation is the Cyclone air path design, an eight-section chamber that creates powerful, consistent suction. The conical chambers generate 100,000 g of centrifugal force, pushing dust and dirt out of the airflow into the vacuum's 1-gallon collection cup. With no bag to clog, the vacuum's 270 air watts of suction remain steady. The large, transparent collection cup is easy to check and empties tidily--pop it off, hold it over a trash bin, and pull the trigger to release dirt without having to touch it. The DC07 also comes equipped with a multipart filtration system to improve overall air quality in the home. The HEPA filter, measuring 412 square inches in surface area, traps microscopic particulates and allergens. Expertly built, the filter is designed to last the lifetime of the machine. Suitable for bare floors and carpets, the Dyson upright features a 14-inch cleaning path and edge-cleaning bristles. A foot pedal switches off the brush roll for bare floors, and the nozzle automatically adjusts for various carpet heights. For above-floor cleaning, the vacuum also comes with a cleverly stowed, 17-foot quick-release hose with a reversible extension-wand handle. Onboard accessories include a crevice tool, a dusting brush, an upholstery attachment, and the Animal turbo tool. Designed for lint and stubborn pet hair, the turbo tool features an air-powered brush bar to extract hair from furniture, stairs, pet beds, cars, and other tight spaces. Made from the same material used in crash helmets, the vacuum is unquestionably durable. Plus, the design only puts 4 pounds of weight on the handle, so pushing and turning is easy. This model comes with a 35-foot power cord and a limited two-year household warranty. It also includes a carpet care kit--a canister of Groom Zorb odor-absorbent carpet cleaning powder and a bottle of Dyzolv spray for spills and stains. Furthermore, Dyson upright vacuums are the first and only vacuums certified asthma friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.--Emily Bedard

Could be better:
The Dyson DC07 Animal is a great machine but it could be better. The head is too high to get under the kick-plate recess under cabinets. I have to pull out the wand to get under there. It is also too big to get under most furniture. I notice the DC25 has a smaller head, but I can't afford to upgrade. Another frustration are the loose attachment of the tools to the top of the cannister. The tools pop loose whenever you bump an object. It is especially frustrating when the tools fall off while emptying the cannister. I've had to dig them out of the trash can on several occassions - now I try to remember to pull off all the tools before I empty. A better design would have the tools mount on the body rather than the cannister and the mounts should be better.

Amazing:
We just moved into a new house. The carpet was flat and looked like a hord of animals ran over it...incl.spilled messes. Now i shampooed it with my carpet cleaner (Bissel Pro heat2,which is great)...i did that like 2times..i vacuumed it a couple of time with a 1year old vacuum(bissel,lost power after 1year already)... Now the dyson arrived. I expected a little bit of that one since i payed lots of money for it. but when i used it...i was only pulling it back and forth while standing on the same spot...and the dirt started to turn in that see through canister. Oh my gosh.... i couldnt even finish the living room because i had to empty it out already. Now consinder that the canister isnt small either. so i had to empty it out for like 3times for only the living room because that vacuum was lifting so much fine-dirt and carpet fussels...its more then amazing. believe me.. now also the carpet started to smell so different...and lifted up the old carpet poors and you could see where i vacuumed. It actually looked like i just shampooed it. That smell was fresh and it looked so much more clean..which it was. Oh yeah...I do have two cats so its doing more then just well with the cat hair. The attachments are fine... I love to vacuum the floor without having stuff flying back at me...because this one is turning off the brushes on the floor setting. and then the attachment for the floor is great too.i could reach all under my dressers..tables....perfect for low furniture. I can say.... BUY it if you want to find yourself in a clean home PS:the white powder to deep clean the carpets,smells good and lifts up extra dirt again...its amazing.

Worth the cost!!!:
I've wanted a quality vacuum for a long time. My wife thinks I'm odd - the only guy she has ever known that had a Dyson on the wishlist! Call it the neat-freak in me, the prior military guy - the owner of two retired racers - whatever, but let me say the Dyson DC07 is worth its weight in gold! I've had it for 4 days now, and it just went into the closet for the first time. The attachments, the massive hose, and the suction power are outstanding. Yes, I did the test - vacuum with the old and vacuum with the Dyson - what a difference. The whole house feels much cleaner. For you animal lovers out there - get it! For you neat-freaks - a must.

No idea how dirty my carpets were until this:
I honestly thought my old vacuum was doing the job...until it died and I immediately (off of friend's recommendation) purchased the Dyson DC07. I could not believe how much this vacuum picked up, even after I had vacuumed the day before with my old GE. Proof is definitely in the brush. I have to cut off my long hair and the cat hair that gets wound around the brush. I have to do this about 2 times a month. This puppy really gets the gunk. I have 3 small kids, 1 cat, and about 1900 square feet they run around and this thing is amazing thus far. I've had it 4 months. I'd highly recommend it.

Great Product!:
Once you get one, you will never go back! Fast shipping and in perfect condition. LOVE my Dyson!!!!