We purchased one of these Eureka Mighty Mite canister vacs several years ago (same model), and it's still going strong. It's very lightweight, has a long enough cord, and provides sufficient suction for most jobs. You can buy the bags cheaply, as MM-style are produced by a number of manufacturers. One thing I would mention is that you'll probably want to buy some noise-isolating headphones or a pair of foam earplugs as this vacuum is loud. The other thing I would obtain is a better bare floor brush attachment, as the floor/rug combination tool is a compromise for both. But the vacuum is inexpensive and gets the job done.