Pros: looks nice
Cons: everything. a giant step backwards

"After about a year of trying to live with the new model, we decide to return it to keep our sanity. A "new & improved" model should not take 3 times as long to do the same job and waste twice as many bags as the prior model. The "Automatic bag detection " is the worse part of the new features. And yes, we used the corner- curved in method of bag insertion. Its about a 50/50 chance of correct operation.
We wish we never donated our older foodsaver."

Pros: very nice new design & additional features., retractable suction hose.
Cons: machines don't last more than a few months., too tall & wide for easy use in a small kitchen.

"The only reason I gave one star is that I can't give a zero. The ONLY improvement in this particular machine over my three previous ones (they were the preceding model) is the re-design. This design IS much better - the controls are simple, easy to see, and well-laid out; and the ability to store a roll of bags inside the machine and to cut the edges straighter with the built-in cutting blade is great. But I also have not gotten through even one roll of bags before the controls just suddenly stop working. I've been vacuum-packing foods for 20+ yrs., and have never experienced such consistently poor quality in what should be a "high-end" product. The bags are NOT re-usable, despite the company's claim that they are, and they DO puncture too easily. I didn't purchase my previous machine @ Costco, and both replacements under the 1-yr. warranty were re-furb's; the company refused to send me a new one, TWICE. I don't know how this company stays in business. I'm very glad that Costco will take this back, but I wish they could find a more reliable manufacturer. How about a KIRKLAND Vacuum Sealer??"

Cons: wastes bag length

"Love this gadget, didnt get full benefit until I read the manual. Sliding bags in curving edge down, and on an angle made a big difference. Also, learning to hit the seal button to stop the vacuuming process midway for softer foods like muffins and cookies helped. Finally, when using with sharp edged foods like dry pasta, simply wrapping first in a paper towel prevents perforation. This item would be perfect except for the one issue everyone has, wasted bag length. Other than that, it is great. love using the canisters as well."

"Just bought this product today. I came home and vacuumed about 70 pounds of meat. What a breeze. This is about my third vacuum sealer and by far the easiest one to use. I truly believe that I actually use way less bags. I would recommend this sealer to anyone. I buy a lot of meat on sale. Vacuuming is the way to go. I took some steak out of the freezer that was vacuumed four years ago and it was just as fresh as if I had purchased it yesterday. It's the best way to save a lot of money."

"Much improved over previous units. Stand up feature great for counter space. Love how it auto senses and seals."

Pros: easy to use attractive appliance

"I'll admit, I haven't owned a FoodSaver before, but I have been extremely happy with this machine. We've sealed a wide variety of food - fresh fish, crab cakes, wine, berries, meats, etc. This machine seems to do it all. I feel like I've embarked on a whole new world - good stuff."

Pros: ease of use, on-board bag roll
Cons: uses slightly extra wrap

"I absolutely love this FoodSaver. Since it is summer and a lot of fresh veggies have been out, I have been doing some wonderful freezer dishes. Also, there are a lot of buys on meats by the bulk. The new FoodSaver has been a godsend. Much more reliable than my old one."

Pros: vacuum capacity., sealing strip., cleanable
Cons: it takes 2 steps to "make" a bag., noisey... but more powerful too.

"This is my 4th Foodsaver. The previous 3 were easy to use but all "died" because of sealing strip issues. My last one was a "Professional II" model which cost serious money. Imagine my angst when I called to arrange a repair to the sealing strip and was told that "it's not repairable".

My previous units were made by Tilla, and were very easy to use. I thought they were great. This unit is made by Sunbeam, and it's different. It requires more "participation" on the part of the user... but I think it's a better unit. After a few days of fighting the learning curve I have found that it has a superior sealing strip. It seals better, It has a more powerful vacuum capability and it's "smarter" than the other units I have owned.

Folks that don't like change will have a problem with this machine. I suspect that folks that never owned the Tilla versions will love it... as I do."

Pros: sleek and compact
Cons: slow sealing features

"This is the fifth food saver I've bought and although the look is great and saves space in the kitchen, it's much slower at sealing than any of the others I've used.
The slot for the bag edges is much more difficult to use and takes too much time. It also uses more bag material to seal the ends than the other models. Overall, I don't have the time to wait on this one."