LG VKC902HT Bagless Canister Cyclonic Vacuum

This vacuum is incredibly well designed, came 2nd in Good Housekeeping magazines tests. The on off power/ suction variation switch is on the handle so you don't need to bend down to switch it on or adjust it to different surfaces. Plays a tune when you plug it in ( a bit cheesy) and also to tell you when it is full and needs emptying.
Suction is incredible. As a Dyson DC05 owner for the past 9 years I did not expect to be impressed much as they are pretty good. This is so much, much better, my carpets after 1 session look a different colour. It picks up pet hair very well, something which the Dyson was not good at as I had to go over with a clothes brush afterwards. This removes all. It is slightly harder work but this is only because the suction is so good.
Comes with a useful turbobrush for the stairs, crevice tool and neatly designed upholstery tool which retracts into a brush when needed.
It looks very complicated but is very easy to use and there are no bags to buy. The dust compression is a good innovation as normally I would have to empty after one use and only two tiny compartments have been used in the LG and not quite so messy to empty. The only thing I really miss is onboard tool storage and it is feels a bit heavier and more awkward to cart up the stairs. I also feel that perhaps because of all the nifty design features there is more to go wrong but I thought that with the Dyson and it lasted 9 years.

When my Dyson died several years ago the assistant in Curry's persuaded me to buy an LG Cyking.. I was hooked immediately. The design and suction were far superior to the Dyson.. or any other vacuum I'd had before. I bought one for my daughter too but it was discontinued later on when I tried to get one for my son. I then got this version.... it's still got great suction, is lightweight and the dust compressor is excellent. The only gripe I have is that there's no onboard tool storage and the clunky head is too large for narrower areas and it also doesn't easily pop off for cleaning with the tube only. It clips on and off and there's a nasty plastic thingy on the end of the tube. I wonder if LG ever consults women who use these cleaners on what would be the best design?? The original Cyking had onboard storage AND a great stair/upholstery tool a head small enough to fit in most places which just pulled off so that you could use the end of the tube and an easily accessible washable filter... this one has not!