Firstly I love cordless vacuuming! no more plugging in and getting tangled up in the wire, I can just grab the cordless when needed. I no longer use my sweeping brush. I have it stood up in my hallway by a socket it stands well if you push it forward a little. Secondly I was completely surprised at the suction, its so strong! its like a workout having to push it a long my carpet! I haven't dared used Turbo yet I'm not fit enough! Its very easy to empty and the batt life is one hour which I would say enough for a 3 bedroom home, which I don't need as I live in a 2 bed flat. I haven't yet used it for furniture I don't really need to. I think this product is ideal for any home! if you live in a large house buy 2 depending on how long it takes to vacuum. I bought this in the sale so it was a good price and I'm happy with the amount I paid which was about £175 . I wouldn't say it was light or heavy at the same time the weight is just right, its a quality weight, in other words if you dropped it or toddler or pet knocked it over it would not damage it to much its a weight it needs to be for quality.