I agree with Toby, I use the handivac constantly, and am more then happy with its performance. I do have a Foodsaver also, which my wife bought me for xmas last year. I use it ocasionally, (when larger bags, 1gal+ are needed) but for normal use, the handivac is just that, handy. I've found the bags in 1qt and 1g...resonably priced....HTH
Brandon