Shark Navigator ($200 @ Amazon.com)
This lightweight upright vacuum makes cleaning a breeze and removes allergens from the air with HEPA seal technology. Swivel steering makes it easy to maneuver. Attachments include a pet power brush and crevice tool. Great for carpet and hard surfaces. If you have pets, look to Shark. One of our editors bought this model and the amount of pet hair it sucked up was both amazing and gross at the same time.