epinions says: The rest of my review will go over the good and bad points of the vacuum...I hope by reading this epinion, you'll get a good idea of why the Oreck is a good vacuum...Lightweight, suction is good Service issues, clogs easily After receiving this vacuum as a wedding gift two years ago, I was excited to get our new home dirty just to vacuum it back up again after hearing massive amounts of praise about the Oreck...see more

epinions says: Don't get me wrong, the Kirby is an excellent vacuum that performs a variety of tasks, however, the pros of the XL21 warranted my purchasing the machine...Very light, cleans the best, has the best warranty, & pay-as-you-go! Some say price--not me--no cons! A month ago, I had purchased and Oreck XL21 from the Oreck website (on the 30-day challenge...lightweight, quiet, good suction on carpet and floor, 21 year warranty - couldn't outperform the Dyson DC-14 Animal I compared it to - pricey I'm surprised nobody has reviewed this vacuum yet...see more

epinions says: Weighs 8 lbs, not louder than other vacs Creates marked resistance in the pull back movement...So I thought it could not be such a bad deal with free...Warranty, Light weight, 2 speeds, high and low, Good Job High Setting noise is loud I bought this because of the infomercial...see more

rss.epinions says: Epinions Recent Reviews for new59. Oreck XLS700A Upright Vacuum: Spend the $50 and get a good machine ...see more

amazon says: The only thing you can do it lift it from one surface and deposit it on the next - good thing it's so lightweight! To get the handle to lower, you need to step on the base and pull the handle back toward you...I keep this vacuum cleaner on my first floor to deal with my mostly hardwood floors on a frequent basis, but when I want to do a good, thorough cleaning, I haul my heavier machine downstairs to do the job...That's why a good seal INTO the vacuum bag is important.) The inner bags are also layered to trap dust and particles...see more