Never again a Dyson !
Over expensive and poor quality. Just clever advertising for which we pay.
This video shows just what poor quality a Dyson really is.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi6To3NFh1o
For quick cleaning we use the Gtech Power Sweeper ( approx £50) great for Hay ;-). For deep cleaning the Gtech Ram (approx £200) or the Bosch All Floor Bagless (approx £200).
Personally I prefer the Bosch it beats every vacuum cleaner we have ever owned hands down ( and there have been many ;-)).
I also wouldn't buy a Vax again either.