Dewalt DC500 Canister Wet/Dry Vacuum

Pros: It runs on a battery. Compact. Portable. Easy to carry. Completely filters dust.

Cons: Cord is a bit short. Price.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a vacuum that you can use without electricity and completely filters dirt, look no further. Compact and easy to carry.

Review: When I first saw the Dewalt DC500 Canister Wet/Dry Vacuum, I knew that it was a special tool. My biggest problem was parting with almost $100 to buy one. How could this size and type of shop vacuum cost so much? And why should a guy that has no ...

Pros: Size, versatility, power, battery life

Cons: Tip over possibility, battery compartment, no charger feature

Review: I've had the DC500 for over a year now. It's good for a variety of uses. Since it is cordless, it will go anywhere, which is handy for cleaning the car after my child eats crackers. There are a couple of considerations you should heed with this ...

Pros: portability, use with DeWalt batteries, wet & dry at once

Cons: no batteries included is a con for some

The Bottom Line: This meets a need for many consumers - especially those who makes plenty of messes in vehicles. Just remember to buy a battery when you buy the unit.

Review: After my second spilt cup of coffee in a couple weeks, and the embarrassment of driving clients around upon sawdust-covered truck seats, I determined it was time to find a sensible tool (ah, yes, a tool) to remedy this problem. Sure, I could stop ...

Pros: Decent design and build quality, performs a very useful function

Cons: A little more ergonomic thought would be nice, as would included batteries

The Bottom Line: DeWalt has a nice solution here that would no doubt sell well, but I doubt if it will reach its market potential until they include a battery and charger.

Review: This is a well-built tool that works fine for limited uses. It is not cheap, but is designed and built relatively well. It performs better than any similar tool that I'm aware of. By "limited uses," I mean that it will not replace a regular shop ...