Black & Decker DB700 DustBuster Vacuum

Pros: Works quickly and efficiently; handy wall-mount
Cons: even after recharing the batteries, they don't last too long; air blowing in face

Those of you who are cat owners will be able to relate to my motivation to get a dustbuster! Prior to life with a dustbuster, I was spending each day in front of the litter box, sweeping up little crystals and pieces of litter and poop into a broom...

Pros: Well balanced, powerful and very handy to use
Cons: none that I can think of

I have been an owner of a Dustbuster since they first came out some 17+ years, ago. The original was handy but very weak in power and good for only a few minutes of powered use.

These newer units are the same concept but greatly improved for...

Pros: replaceable battery, powerful, good run time on fully charged batteries
Cons: small capacity, intake often gets clogged with debris

I bought this product because I wanted a cordless rechargeable hand vac that would last for many years without having to replace the battery package. Most brands out there now can only be used till the battery goes (a year or three) and then you'd might...

Pros: Wonderful Power! Batteries Interchangeable With Your Drill.
Cons: Scares The Cat. Backdraft From The Fan.

Black & Decker is one of those good old American companies that continuously churns out products that aren't necessarily going to create stunning changes in your life but probably ARE going to make subtle positive differences. Sort of like...

Pros: Handy, compact, sufficient work
Cons: spouts out dust

I have the Dustbuster DB700 which supposedly is the best one out right now, if I am not mistaken. I do not even see it listed here. I purchased it at Walmart for around $40, choosing it over some of the lower powered ones. I figured, "hey, I need a...

Pros: Good at picking things up from hard surfaces.
Cons: Don't even think of doing carpets with this!

This is a review of Black & Decker Double Action Dustbuster model # V7210. I did not see it listed in a separate category, but its features are most similar to the DB700 so I'm putting my review here.

I am sorely disappointed...