Cyber Monday vacuum deal at Lowe's

If you're a Cyber Monday shopper, you might have come across the Daily Drill Down deals being offered through December 12 at Lowes.com.

The offer for Monday, December 1, is the Electrolux Pronto 2-in-1 model EL1000A vacuum, on sale for $69.99. We tested the Pronto model EL1000[ ] for our October 2008 report on vacuums. While the Lowe's online price seems a good one—we list it with a price of $100—the Pronto's performance in our tests indicates it might not be a great deal.

This vacuum earned the lowest score of the more than 20 stick, handheld, and sweeper/broom vacuums we reviewed. While the EL1000[ ] was quiet and excelled at the emissions assessment, it scored a poor for cleaning carpet, edges, and pet hair and a fair on bare floors.

If you're in the market for a stick vacuum, consider models from Hoover and Dirt Devil that outperformed the Electrolux in our tests and cost only $40 each. For more details on these specific models and the other small vacuums we've tested, see our updated ratings (available to subscribers).

Essential information: Before you shop for a vacuum, watch our buyer's guide video (above) and visit our vacuums product page for all the expert advice you need to find the best model for your home.