WORKS PERFECTLY, ALL OTHER (AND WE TRIED SEVERAL) THE VACUUM WOULD NOT WORK PROERLY, BUT NOT THE FOODSAVER IT IS PERFECT. COMPACT, VERY SLEEKY, AND WORKS FOR THE 600 LBS OF DIFFERENT MEATS MONTHLY. I ALSO FREEZE A LOT OF OTHER FOODS.
I have had several food savers through the years. this is by far the easiest to operate. another thing is it saves on the bags. after one seals the bag it leaves about 1/4 inch of waste.