Mines a little hard to push when the stick is straight up and down and brush roller isn't engaged.  The removable debris basket latch isn't perfect, it works, but doesn't seem to slide down as far as its suppose to.  It's ok for quick pick ups.  Battery runs good and i like having two batteries. If your wanting to replace a decent corded vacuum with a cordless vacuum, this isn't the answer.  Update 2015, the charger stopped charger, I'm guessing the cord wiring is separated inside the charger.