Question 1

What is the difference between the navigator and the rotator?

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I own the Rotator but have no experience with the Navigator. Googling comparisons though the main difference seems to be that the Rotator can be turned into a canister vacuum where the Navigator can only be an upright vacuum. For a more extensive comparison here are a couple links to webpages I found useful in answering your question:http://socialcompare.com/en/comparison/shark-nav-vs-rotator-models-1fw7ntxohttp://www.sharkvacuums.net/compare-shark-nv350-vs-rotator-nv500/

Question 2

What about the filters? The infomercial never mentions them as far as need for cleaning, replacement, or ease of removing and cleaning.

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The filters are very easy to remove and clean. Based on experience, if you don't overfill the container then cleaning filters is not needed often. I've cleaned them before and it isn't hard. You have to let them dry out completely though which takes some hours. Cleaning hair and threads from the beater bar is quite a cumbersome task though. About 30 minutes with a screwdriver to disassemble t and reassemble the floor piece.

Question 3

is it light weight

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I have 2 of these and have had them for years. It’s lighter than whatever I had before that, but IMO it’s not light. If you’re holding the canister by the handle to clean upholstery or stairs, it’s heavy.

PS:  A lot of the problems with pushing and pulling the upright that some have described in these answers can be addressed by adjusting the carpet pile height function.

Question 4

Does the vacuum come with any attachments? It doesn't look like if from the picture here

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Currently I have not used any accessories. I just use it as a floor vacuum, so I had to go looking for the accessories that came with it. I may not have found every single one that came with it, but I think I did, so the short answer: it comes with at least 5 attachments and a floor caddy. They are as follows: Dusting Brush (1185FC500), 12 inch Crevice Tool (X11FC500), Large Power Brush (X13FC500), Multi-Angle Dusting Brush (X15FC500), Straight Suction Floor Nozzle (XSN500), and finally the Canister Caddy (X16FC500). For more information (like what these parts actually look like as if you are like me you have no idea what the name of each part technically is) on these parts go to http://www.sharkclean.com/rotator/professional-lift-away-nv500/parts-and-accessories/.

ASIN	B0091JG0LY
Amperage	10 Amps
Best Sellers Rank	#2,681 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #9 in Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Brand Name	Shark
Capacity	0.88 Quarts
Cleaning Path Width	9.5 Inches
Color	White/Red
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Hand Control
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (20,304)
Filter Type	Foam
Finish Types	Glossy
Form Factor	Upright
Global Trade Identification Number	00622356533027, 10622356533024
Hose Length	8.4 Feet
Included Components	Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, Shark Rotator Upright Vacuum, Wide Upholstery Tool
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Product Cordless	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	45.7"L x 12.1"W x 12.2"H
Item Type Name	Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Swivel Steering, LED Headlights, Wide Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush & Crevice Tool, White/Red
Item Weight	15.5 Pounds
Manufacturer	SharkNinja
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Sharkninja five-year (5) limited warranty.
Model Name	Shark NV501
Model Number	NV501
Motor Horsepower	1.6 horsepower
Noise Level	80 Decibels
Number of Items	1
Number of Power Levels	1
Number of Speeds	2
Number of Wheels	4
Other Special Features of the Product	HEPA Filter, Headlight, Lighweight, Portable
Portable	Yes
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Home
Style Name	Rotator Professional Lift-Away
Surface Recommendation	Hard Floor, Upholstery
UPC	622356533027
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	110120 Volts
Wattage	1200 watts

Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Swivel Steering, LED Headlights, Wide Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush & Crevice Tool, White/Red

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