Get a Robot to Clean Up
I got my first Roomba a few years a go and found it just fascinating to watch. It had the added advantage that it cleaned the floor, particularly in places I would never venture.
They are more advanced now, but just as much fun to watch!
Here, we review the Roombas for you, and give an idea of the advantages and disadvantages.
The Roomba Background
The Roomba is a robotic vacuum cleaner made and sold by iRobot. The Roomba was first released in 2002 with updates and new models released every year since. As of January 2008, over 2.5 million units have been sold.
Roombas on Amazon
Roomba APS 4905 Extended Capacity Battery Replacement
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Amazon Price: (as of 09/05/2008)
Roomba 400 Reviews
iRobot.com Rating 4.5 stars (22 reviews, 4/6/08)This is the most basic model available.
Product Description
The iRobot Roomba 400 Vacuum Cleaning Robot offers standard Roomba features such as stair avoidance, automatic transitioning from hard floors to carpets and a large bag-less bin. Vacuums beneath furniture and other hard-to-reach places and automatically avoids stairs and drop-offs.
Pros
- covers entire room
- cleans under furniture
- easy to use
- cleans effectively
Cons
- can get stuck
- charge doesn't last long enough
- some people feel it's too loud
Selection of Reviews
(Five stars) "I love my Roomba. My son has allergies and it gets the dust in corners, under the bed and every where you miss with a broom or can't get daily with the vacuum cleaner.
I have 4 cats and my Roomba sucks that hair up like you would not believe. I constantly charge, use, charge and use. I love it.
Take the Roomba challenge. Clean your house like you normally would and then turn it on. I love it. I have not swept my kitchen in 2 weeks. I don't need to anymore. Thanks Roomba...."
(Four stars) "I asked for this as a Christmas present and was delighted that my best friend complied! This is the greatest gift. It's the gift that keeps on giving every day, all year long! It saves me time and energy. I love to keep a clean house, but it's hard because I work full time, I have three dogs, a boyfriend, and a mom at home with me. So I need all the extra help I can get! My "Jeeves" is a real life-saver and he is SO easy to use! I was so amazed by his technology - I just would sit and watch him clean for me! Trust me - use it once and you WILL wonder how you could have ever lived without one for so long!"
"(Five stars) I have a small apartment, with tile, hardwood floors, rugs and carpets. Previously I would sweep the floors, and vacuum the rugs and carpet. Now I just set Rover to go in a room (usually I shut him in someplace) and when I hear him beeping, it's done! I have two cats, who shed a fairly large amount of fur, and Rover has no trouble at all."
Bottom Line
It'll do the job, but if you are thinking of buying an accessory then it might be cheaper to look at one of the other models that already has it included.
Roomba 400 Vacuum Cleaning Robot
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRoomba News
- IRobot unveils Roomba for pet owners
- Bedford's iRobot Corp. said today it has introduced a new version of its vacuum-cleaning Roomba house robot that's designed to resolve a pet owner's "hairy ...
- Roomba Hacking, Madsen’s Coma: NTV Station Today
- In this Roomba hacking demo, a Japanese man uses Bluetooth technology to control his Roomba with his Wii Balance Board. The actual demonstration isn't ...
- One Step Closer To The Robot Revolution
- Among iRobot's accomplishments is the creation of the series of Roomba vacuum cleaners and other cleaning robots for consumers. iRobot also just yesterday ...
- Hack: Control Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Roomba Using Wii Fit
- What happens when Roomba meets the Wii Balance Board? Say hello to the "Surfin ba" Japanese Roomba enthusiast Ron Tajima attached a serial Bluetooth adapter ...
Roomba on Shirts
Roomba Blog Posts
- Used Roomba
- Would anyone like a roomba for $40? It doesn't hold a charge, but a new battery should fix that problem... So, a new battery can be found for around $45 on either ebay, or on www.totalvac.com. The roomba sells new for $300.
- 1 Diggs - Joystiq: What do Pokeball and Roomba Have in Common?
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- Turns and place and skids on wood floor
- I use my Roomba 90% on a carpet and 8% on ceramic tile and 2% on a wood floor and it works like a dream. I have an office with wood floors which I normally use a Dirt Dog in - but I hardly ever vacuum - since it's pretty clean, ...
- Roomba 610 Compatibility With 500 Series Lighthouses and Virtual Walls
- Can someone specifically respond to the question of whether or not the new 610 is compatible with the current 500 series Lighthouses and Virtual Walls. I've currently invested in 6 virtual walls and whether or not that investment is ...
The Roomba 560
The Roomba 560 is the top of the range.
Great Stuff on Amazon
iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver
Amazon Price: $349.99 (as of 09/05/2008)
iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Black/ Silver (560)
Amazon Price: $349.00 (as of 09/05/2008)
iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White
Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 09/05/2008)
Great Stuff on eBay
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