This is not one of my intense spews, just slightly bummed. My Dyson broke, couldn't afford another one so I jumped on a daily special from HSN - Hoover WindTunnel Air Compact Upright Cyclonic Vacuum, $40 off with free shipping.
It hasn't been my favorite vacuum but coming from a $400 one, a guess that is to be expected. The Hoover is becoming more cooperative. Its a lot lighter weight than the Dyson, which made me nervous. I'll keep it, it "sucks" - which is fine. If your budget is under $200 - get the Hoover, its fine for the price. If you can afford the Dyson, by all means, get it.
Disclaimer - I'm not associated with Dyson or Hoover, these are just my opinions