Euro-Pro EP602

Pros: Convenient and easy to use, lightweight, effective cleaning.

Cons: The filter strategy requires some decisions on your part.

The Bottom Line: A good, inexpensive, durable little sucker, but check the filter situation and decide if it's for you or not.

Review: This EP602 was apparently repackaged as the Shark Transformer Vac. It is a bagless 'stick' vacuum that utilizes a true HEPA clean air design. I have a terrific vacuum for my rugs, but when we took up some old carpet and put down hardwood floors, I ...

Pros: Light, Quick, HEPA filter, Hose function easy to use

Cons: Smells during use, HEPA filters not in stores.

The Bottom Line: It's a worthwhile alternative if you don't want to get a Dyson, but expect to keep paying for filter replacements.

Review: I have a Dyson and LOVE it, but I needed something to use exclusively for the pet area. I like the light weight, hose attachments and maneuverability of this stick vac. The quick-to-detach hose makes for a shorter cleaning time, although the hose is ...

Pros: Really can pick up the pet hair and dirt particles

Cons: filter life is way too short and limited

The Bottom Line: If you buy it, know you are linked to cleaning and buying filters till you retire this vacuum. "Ease of cleaning" refers to cleaning carpet not the vacuum!

Review: I picked up this little vacuum on one of Target's end-cap clearance deals. I thought "for the money" it can't be bad. Well, cleaning, sucking up pet hair, small dirt particles it does do very well. What is not such a good plan is the filter system. The ...

Pros: Cheap price, but you get what you pay for. Small.

Cons: Cheap, illegal ripoff; poor quality; unethical

Review: Dyson has patented the cyclone technology and has already sued many vacuum makers who have copied his design without permission. It is doubtful that any of these copies work as well as the original. I had a Euro-pro vacuum that I got on HSN and though ...