I am about to purchase this newer model of the Mighty Mite.  I purchased one 12 years ago and it just broke; not the vacuum itself, but the latch that holds the top on or it would keep on working!  It has great suction and I have not yet found another small vacuum that can pick up virtually anything it has in front of it.  I am bummed that the latch can't be fixed because the vacuum itself is a champion!  I purchased a Bissell a couple months ago and there is absolutely NO suction.  I can't wait to get my new Mighty Mite vacuum!