I have the basic yellow Dyson as well, and I LOVE IT! I had a Hoover Windtunnel and was very happy with it til it kicked the bucket. Sears was out of the one I wanted to replace it, so I got the Dyson. It's soooo coool! I didn't think I would like the bagless part, but I really do. And I dump it much more regularly than I changed bags, picks up so much more dirt. Just really happy with it!