I received one as a Christmas gift 2004. It works well, especially cat hair, but it seems like I'm always having to "rescue" it from wedges between chairs and table legs, etc. It also has the nasty habit of knocking over the cat's water dish if I forget to take it up first. It would be really great for a room with little furniture. But it DOES work and does what it's advertised.....besides, it's kinda cute and makes little musical sounds. I think I'd personally spend the money on a really good vacuum, but I do turn it on now and then when I don't mind having to get up and go to its rescue.