I'm a Consumer Reports gal all the way I had the recommended Kenmore upright (with bags) that worked GREAT, until my husband used it without a bag in it (oops). Something got in the motor and it didn't work anymore. Out of warranty, of course. I went and got a new generation of the same model, and I like it better. The hose is on board on the new model, not an extra like the old one.

I use vacs with bags because I hate emptying the bagless ones! Too dusty.

I know people who love their canisters, too, but I don't. Canisters are good for wood floors, and if you have furniture that you like to vac under.

Karen