As a man, I must admit that purchasing a vacuum cleaner is not really that exciting. However, upon receiving and assembling the Dyson I quickly understood why these have so much hype. The design and technology on this machine is very impressive, and dare I say, "cool". I normally try to avoid refurbished products, but am glad I changed my tune for this purchase. It was good as new and did a great job cleaning in its first use. Emptying the canister is a breeze and the filter(s) cleaning directions are straight forward. I think I'm going to be a Dyson customer for life.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Top Notch
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate

I put it together in 5 min without even looking at the instructions. I am an engineer after all, I write instructions, I don't read them. Who does anyways. This is such a simple and easy unit to put together in 4 easy steps of push and click kind of actions, no tools or rocket scientist crazy instructions. So my wife did not seem very happy with my surprise decision to sell off her old Miele vacuum cleaner on ebay in order to buy this unit at an unheard of price on overstock not even counting the 5% credit. I was hoping she was going to keep using the other small dyson DC26 we have and not notice that the Miele had moved to somewhere else. I did a good job, but I new that the Dyson stand up DC41 unit would be superior. Well she found it was missing before I received the DC41 . It was a little commotion, but I survived. So today I got the DC41 Monster animal machine. I put it together, showed her the features. Cleaned the carpets and floors on the living and dinning room and the full size addition without changing the power cable. Once I was done, mind you in less than a few minutes, her jaw dropped when she saw the amount of dog hair and dust on the vacuum dust container. Then I proceeded to show her how the wand could be disconnected and extended to cleanup the spider webs on the ceiling of our cathedral ceiling that she could not reach before. Then her silence spoke more than any words. I knew I made the right choice, because if I didnt I would be hearing "I want the old one back", which she did saying when she found it missing. I know I will probably never hear "You did a clever thing. well done. No way". Anyways the silence says it all. Buy this unit and you will ask yourself "How did I ever leave without this?" Save some time on the vacuum workload side and get the floor and carpets cleaner than ever. I am sold on this machine. Oh did I say that it is about half as loud than the "quiet" miele unit? Compare it to the regular dynosaurs air polluting stuff available everywhere it is even 1/4 of the sound level (about 6 dB lower). Very cleverly designed. It definetely turns on a dime. It was easy even to reach under the coffee table given it is completely clear range of motion backwards. The support feet engage and disengage so easy it is amazing. Oh well I am writing too much. Get yours and forget everything you thought you knew about vacuum cleaners. Oh forgot one last major reason to get this? No more expensive "hepa" filters to buy . That just sealed the deal. Brilliant.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent quality, looked like new all super clean as if rarely used.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? just failed to indicate the exact list of all accessories included

I can't believe how excited I am about this vacuum! It has amazing suction, easy to use and cleans better than any vacuum I've ever had. I love the roller ball for maneuverability...really glad I got that and not the normal push kind. I love the lack of a bag...and emptying the canister is super easy. The wand is not as easy as other vacuums I've used, but it's not bad and I think I'll get used to it over time. I couldn't even tell 2 cats lived in my house when I was done...worth every penny.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? match
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

My husband and I bought this DC41 to supplement our original ten-year-old "Animal" Dyson (which is still working well - especially after taking LOTS of abuse!). I had always thought the only difference between the "Animal" version and the regular versions were the types of attachments, but a little research showed me that the DC41 is actually more powerful (read: more suction). We got this new vacuum just a few days after ordering (thank you, Overstock) and we are very pleased with how great it works. It's smaller and somewhat lighter than our original, but the cleaning head is the same width - bonus. The canister is a little smaller, so it has to be emptied two or three times for our whole house versus only once or twice, but hey, who's complaining? I suppose if I had to pick on something it would be the new handle/extension wand design. Pulling out the extension tool to use is easy, but putting it back again is awkward; it definitely requires two hands and more coordination than should be necessary for this task. Very small gripe, though, for a vacuum that is absolutely fantastic overall. Oh - this one was a 'refurb', but I would never have known except for the smaller price tag.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It's a purple vacuum... I guess the color was accurate.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Dyson is #1 in quality in my opinion!
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate description of product

This refurb was a great deal on a high dollar product. The item is certified refurbished by Dyson and came clean and ready to go with some minor assembly required. Impressed with its cleaning ability and versatility.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Very good
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Overall great. The locking mechanism that is used to lock the vacuum upright could be a little less clunky to use
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Excellent

I love my Dyson. This is my first, so I wanted to try one for half the price. So glad I did. Couldn't believe the stuff it picked up. And, it's so much lighter than my previous vacuum. Hauling it up and down the stairs isn't a big deal. I love the ease of pushing a button to empty the canister. Yay, no more bags!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Looks like its brand new
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Right on

This vacuum has good suction and manageability. Does a very good job in picking up dog hair, a major feature for us. It is also lightweight enough to make it easy to use.

• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Site description matched the product

Works better than any vacuum that I have ever owned.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? exact
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. extreme
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

Vacuum is as advertised. Picks up a lot of debris from the carpet area. Easy to empty the contents of the canister. Pivots well on the roller ball design. Functions well.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? color was fine
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. great
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good

Outstanding product and fast shipping. I highly recomend buying from Overstock.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Exact.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Exactly what I expected.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Exactly what I expected.

This vacuum is awesome. It is refurbishe, but arrived in brand-new like condition. It was very easy to put together, assembly completed in a few minutes. This vacuum picked up hings I did not even know were in the carpet. I have 2 dogs, one being a shedding rottweiler. And light beige carpeting, so I vacuum a lot. This vacuum I can actually see pulling the doghair towards it. Very easy to clean and empty. You should empty using a bag, so you can shake it out. This vacuum is very intuitive and easy to manuver.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Exact
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Misleading-- Does not include mini turbine that is an "Animal" Accessory

Pros +Great suction +Easy to maneuver +Easy to set up +Easy to clean and maintain +Variety of cleaning tools available +Overall- Outstanding vacuum Cons -When you push down when you are ready to vacuum, it feels like its going to break

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Color was purple...not what shown. but that is not important to me
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. outstanding quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

This Dyson was exactly what my daughter wanted for the past two years. It works great, picking up all the doghair in her house. I am very pleased with my purchase. She is very pleased with her Christmas present. Since my Dyson worked well in my house for picking up all the cathair, her Dyson should not have a problem with her doghair.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Quality was excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

I enjoy vacuuming, this is so easy to maneuver around the floor. Only slight issue for me is the hose on this one kinks up some when I use the wand. My DC14 didn't have that issue. I gave my DC14 to a coworker who's vacuum broke. She loves it. Very satisfied with my purchase.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It was right on
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Couldn't tell this was refurbished.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Perfect

Very pleased with this Dyson! It's perfect! Looks & acts just as a brand new one!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? great
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. perfect
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? great

This is the best vacuum there is. I plan to get the pet attachment next so that we can groom our dogs. Even if you don't have pets, this vacuum picks up more than anything else. I made the mistake of getting the Shark that is "just as good as a Dyson." Well, that just isn't true. Dyson is worth the money.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Even better in person
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Amazing!
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate

The DC41 Animal comes in the two forms. The DC41 Animal without mini turbine attachment or the DC41 Animal Complete which includes the mini turbine. The turbine attachment can be bought separately if so desired. Rating this 1 star because YOU didn't know the difference is ridiculous!

This is my second Dyson vacuum, and my nephew broke the first one and so that is the only reason I needed to purchase another. These vacuums deliver on their promise of providing a great clean to carpets and floors. Love it!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Was exactly as shown
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. It is a Dyson, what can I say. It was fairly easy to assemble and works really well!
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate

Love the vacuum, but the "Animal" moniker with Dyson is in reference to the "Mini turbine head to remove pet hair and stubborn dirt from upholstery, stairs and the car." Overstock sent us the vacuum without the mini turbine hose attachment. Feeling a little deceived. Either get rid of the word "Animal" in the title, or include the mini turbine head.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Color was the same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good Vacuum. Missing Attachments.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Not too accurate. "Animal" attachment not included.

sure vaccuum works great, but i picked an "Animal" vaccuum. it should come with the mini turbine head and i was shocked that it didn't. i echo the other reviewer, send us a mini turbine head, otherwise don't mislead your customers by calling it "Animal"!!!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? good
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? deceiving!!!