It must be new product season. I was poking around on a few manufactures websites and noticed there are several new models out from Hoover and Bissell. I really liked this Bissell, it looks like they redesigned the lift away.
http://www.bissell.com/powerglide-vacuum-with-lift-off-technology/
http://www.bissell.com/powerglide-vacuum-with-lift-off-technology/