Hoover U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum

I was looking for a cheap, but decent vacuum for our fixer-upper cabin which called for an all-purpose vacuum. Plus, since we don't use the place as much as we do our own home, I wasn't willing to shell out a whole lot for a vacuum cleaner.

I read the reviews on Amazon.com and Consumer Reports and decided to give the Hoover a try. I have been extremely pleased in the 3 months we have owned it. To sum up the +s and -s:
Positives:
*Great price - $65 is easy on the wallet
*picks up everything! It has great suction
*It practically "drives" itself right out of my hands - much easier to maneuver around the floors than my $450 Dyson at home
*light-weight - not a chore to drag up our steep stairs
*The "headlight" is a great little feature which allows you to see into dark corners and under shaded spots in the room
*I like the bag -- much cleaner to empty than my Dyson, and I don't have to empty it every time I vacuum

Negatives:
*I agree with the other reviews that speak to the cheap, plastic feel/look to it. --But this is why you're only paying 10s of dollars instead of 100s of dollars
*The short hose is a pain when you want to quickly suck something up. You have to unwrap the entire power cord to get at it and then add on the extension attachments to really be able to use it. I have tipped it over a number of times reaching for something I'm trying to vacuum.
*It's LOUD!
*The on-board attachments are so-so/flimsy plastic, but they get the job done; and again, if you want something with a little more structure, shell out the extra dough for a higher-end model
*The bag-full indicator is always on - since the 2nd time I used it, it appears that the bag is full, so I still have to check manually.
*As I eluded to above, the power cord winds around the vacuum in an awkward way and you have to unwind all of it to use the onboard attachments. --But this is no different than the Dyson.

Again, this is a great vacuum for the price. It's particularly good for small living spaces or to keep on one floor of the house. Since we aren't at the cabin as much as we are at home, this is the perfect vacuum for us! I'll keep my Dyson at home and the Hoover at the cabin.

I am very pleased with this vacuum. I bought it because of the rating with Consumer Reports. It has great suction and picks up everything, especially lint and pet hair. Sometimes it's a little hard to pull the hose attachment out and the bags are a little small. It was a breeze to put together. I would definantly recommend this item.

I'm usually the guy to go for expensive appliances - I always thought that you get what you pay for. This one's different. For a change, I chose to trust 1000+ people who had rated this highly and purchased this in addition to my $350 vac that wasn't doing too good a job.

I was rewarded well. Works efficiently and has a powerful motor, carpet cleaning is terrific. Assembly is simple and straightforward. The only reason that the price might be low is because the plastic on the outside is probably of cheaper material - but who cares, it is the suction power and ability to do a clean job that matters. Go for it.

I will never waste my time buying anything but a hoover again. Hoover vacuums are the strongest and most effecient. This one is so powerful that it actually moves itself forward when you turn it on. It does not have any flashy "eye candy" parts. But if you are looking for a great vacuum that is strong and durable, get this hoover. It makes beautiful patterns in the carpets and picks up everything. A very practical price for a great value. Another great hoover vac! Even the attachment tools are powerful--Eureka & dirt devil can't say that.

Basically I'm a big fan of Consumer Reports. They rated this vacuum extremely high compared to other more expensive vacuums. It has worked very well for me except for the belt...broke after 3 days. So I bought more belts($3) and have had no problems since. Be careful, if you set this on the lowest setting for your carpet it may take off without you. It is that strong!