Better hang on to the cruiser.

• Position: WHAT'S NEW? - The Dirt Devil Cruiser from Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co. - Brief Article - Product/Service Evaluation

If a man doesn't own a rider mower, then he surely has a self-propelled number that zooms around the yard cutting the grass in chip-chop fashion. But what about inside? Shouldn't a vacuum power itself, picking up debris as it whisks around the house leaving spotless carpeting in its wake? The answer, according to Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., Glen Willon, Ohio, is a resounding yes! Take hold of the Dirt Devil Cruiser, a self-propelled bagless upright.

Unlike other self-propelled models that have a mechanical propulsion system which often is difficult to control, the Cruiser ($199.99)--besides its lightweight, but durable, aluminum construction--boasts an electronic feature that senses the push and pull of the user's individual stroke. So, it actually adjusts to your cleaning pace--forward and in reverse. As the vacuum is pushed forward, the electronic drive system kicks in and gently guides the unit right along with you, sans any annoying jerking motions.

As the vacuum is pulled back, the device continues to adjust to your stroke.

Moreover, Cruiser's patented canter dirt path and 12-amp motor mean maximum...