Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum

Pros: Handy with reasonable power and motorized head

Cons: Limited capacity for material and needs to be run on max power in my opinion.

Overall Review: Overall, I am not disappointed but only because a few years ago I switched away from carpet except in the bedrooms. I still have a Dyson upright that is far superior for actual vacuuming but for a touch-up, this works well without the hassle of a cord. The other upside is that it can be used as a handheld vac that actually has some power whereas the original just handheld Dyson (which I also own) is basically useless. In short, if you have a small apartment or limited carpet, this would work as your only vacuum. In my opinion, if you have a home with lots of carpet area, you still need a corded vacuum.

Pros: Its still a Dyson, vaccum works good.

Cons: Refurbishment process it pretty 3rd world.
All accessories are clearly used:
-HEPA filter is scratched quite severely. I'd imagine the previous owner's cat took ownership of it with all the scratches and gouges in the plastic. Dyson logo decal, faded and partially removed.
-Bin was loose
-Battery does not reach its full capacity
-Plastic molding almost looks as if it was broken and repaired in places.

It felt like someone used this vacuum for 6+ months and returned it, Dyson turned it on, ran it for 30 seconds and called it Refurbished.

Biggest annoyance was how loose the bin felt to the unit, compared to other "new" Dyson units it just felt flimsy. Turns out a few screws were loose and I fixed that, but certainly not something I expect as a "Certified Dyson"

When working with customer service, I made the comment about these cons while inquiring about product registration, and got a canned troubleshooting response, so don't expect much on that accord either.
I also find the battery life less than advertised. The advertised 30 minutes, is more like 15-20 minutes. Its pretty clear the battery is used because beneath the ink jet printed label with the serial number, is the units original serial number. Pretty classy white mailing label they used here too, bigger than the normal place the sticker goes so its already gathering lots of debris around the corners since.

Overall Review: For the right price, and really if not more than 50% sale price, its not worth it, you get a limited 6 month warranty versus the full Dyson warranty, and risk getting a heavily used product that they call "refurbished."
While the unit does work well, with the reduced battery life is a major ding against it. Plan on over $100 for a replacement battery if yours doesn't suit you. Doubtful they will warranty battery life beyond the 6 month warranty, even though it "should" last for years.

It all boils down to price, if you shop around, this unit is on clearance you can find it new for as low as $300-350. Sure, you may save yourself $50-100 buying Dyson Used, I mean Dyson Refurbished, in the long run you may pay more replacing the battery or other parts.

Overall, for a name like Dyson, I expected a high quality refurbishment process, but that's not what I got here, and is reflected in the overall satisfaction of the product and Dyson name.