Thanks everyone. I have a phantom from HSN and sometimes it won't even pick up a fuzzy from your sock!!! For real! I'm tired of it and want something that is going to get EVERYTHING up. I have whats called "California Berber" and it leaves carpet tracks, so I eant something strong enough to make the nice marks in my carpet too.
Guess I'll start saving for the Dyson

Which Dyson is the latest and greatest with all the power? The DC17?