Sunday, February 28, 2010

Check Out iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit for $39.95

iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit Review



This series is not cheap, but worth it. I have a Roomba 565, which I love as a rule, but it is necessary that the amount of cleaning of the device, it is sometimes frustrating. "Sure, if I did not have 4 cats, might be less ...;) This sentence helps releve, the frustration. Something This set comes with 3 filters, which are essentially the same ones that came with the Roomba itself together the brush of a small spider, which helps to draw order from corners and walls, it is interesting (with only a 3-brushinstead of 5 or 6, the original was), and a beater bar and brush set. But the real gem here is the little red plastic brush clean. I do not know if these vessels with the latest Roombas or not, but should - this little thing is great. What you do is run with the large brush through and remove all the hair, rope, wire, etc., which become entangled in the brush and allows them to be thrown in a heap. Not collect all the things out of the brush by hand! Fasterbetter and easier. In addition, the brush seems to get better quality and have a slightly better job than the amount that comes with the Roomba - I imagine people from iRobot that design tweaks things ever and it shows.



iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit Feature


  • Replacement-brush and filters kit for Roomba 500 Series cleaners
  • Includes bristle brush, flexible beater brush, and side brush with screw
  • Also provides brush-cleaning tool and 3 reusable dust-reducing filters
  • Helps keep vacuum cleaner (sold separately) in good working order
  • Measures approximately 8 by 9-1/5 by 3-3/5 inches



iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit Overview


This is the perfect kit to recharge the cleaning power of your Roomba 500 series robot. This kit includes 1 Replacement bristle brush, 1 flexible beater brush, 1 side brush with screw and 3 re-usable filters. This kit is compatible to all 500 series roombas.


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Great - Denny - Georgia
Although the Christmas period this product was delivered promptly. These products are needed for this machine. I bought this vacuum for my elderly mother and seems to work very well.



I like the new brush - D. Sacco -
The style of brush is the one that came with my unit (530) different and I like this one better. Even if they do not like the side brushes have not found a way to stay on the subject (which, after so many years, this unit is that I am surprised). I think it should come with at least 3 side brushes (or at least extra screws!), Because after the 1st use of what has already come out and the screw is gone.



excellent accessories - S. Mort - Virginia Beach, VA
I never thought I would be happy with the cleaner brush. One I have with my Roomba was not as good as this. I also like the fact that the brushes do not clog so easily. With 2 dogs and 2 cats that I need all the help possible! Delivery time was great as well.




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Saturday, February 27, 2010

iRobot Roomba 416 cleaning cycle analysis of a woman and

A check on my replacement iRobot Roomba 416 robot vacuum cleaner. It 'amazing !!!!!! Go buy an iRobot Roomba!



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Friday, February 26, 2010

Roomba Vacuum below sofa

Roomba cleans even hard to reach area eg. under bed and wardrobe



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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Check Out iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit for $39.95

iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit Review



This set isn't cheap, but it's worth it. I've got a Roomba 565, which I usually love, but the amount of cleaning the device itself requires is sometimes frustrating. 'Course, if I didn't have 4 cats, it might be less... ;) This set helps releve that frustration somewhat. This set comes with 3 filters that are basically identical to what came with the Roomba itself, plus one of the little spinning brushes that helps pull stuff out from corners and the wall (interestingly, with only 3 brushes to it instead of the 5 or 6 the original had), plus a beater bar and brush set. But the real gem here is the little red plastic brush cleaner. I don't know if this ships with the newer Roombas or not, but it should - this little thing is great. What you do with it is run the large brush through it and it strips all the fur, string, threads, etc. that get caught in the brush out and allows them to be thrown away all in one clump. No more picking all that stuff out of the brush by hand! Faster, better, and easier. Additionally, the brushes seem to be a better quality and do a slightly better job than the set that came with the Roomba - I'd imagine the folks at iRobot are always making design tweaks to things and it shows.



iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit Feature


  • Replacement-brush and filters kit for Roomba 500 Series cleaners
  • Includes bristle brush, flexible beater brush, and side brush with screw
  • Also provides brush-cleaning tool and 3 reusable dust-reducing filters
  • Helps keep vacuum cleaner (sold separately) in good working order
  • Measures approximately 8 by 9-1/5 by 3-3/5 inches



iRobot 82401 Roomba R3 500 Series Replacement-Brush and Filters Kit Overview


This is the perfect kit to recharge the cleaning power of your Roomba 500 series robot. This kit includes 1 Replacement bristle brush, 1 flexible beater brush, 1 side brush with screw and 3 re-usable filters. This kit is compatible to all 500 series roombas.


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Great - Denny - Georgia
even though it was Christmas time this product was shipped promptly. These products are necessary for this machine. I bought this vacuum for my elderly mother and it seems to work great.



I like the new brush - D. Sacco -
The style of the brush is different from the one that came with my unit (530) and I like this one better. Still disliking the side brush though as they have not come up with a way to make it stay on the thing (which after so many years of this unit being out I'm surprised about). I think it should come with at least 3 side brushes (or at least extra screws!) because after 1 use the thing already came off and the screw is gone.



excellent accessories - S. Mort - Virginia Beach, VA
I never thought I'd be happy about the brush cleaner. The one I got with my Roomba was not as good as this one. I also like the fact that these brushes do not clog up as easily. With 2 dogs and 2 cats I need all the help I can get! The shipping time was great as well.




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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

iRobot Roomba 560 - Unboxing

technobuffalo: technobuffalo.com Follow me on twitter: cuthut.com Roomba 560: tinyurl.com Unboxing the new vacuum cleaning robot, the Roomba 560. Thanks for watching, Jon



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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Great Price iRobot 530 for $190.99

iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White Review



We love our Roomba. It's smart about stairs, smart about going from hard flooring to even very thick rugs, it vacuums much better than our standard vacuum (which was top of the line just 5 years ago), and we love that it can get itself out of corners and untangle itself from most wires. As long as you make a bit of effort to clean up after yourself before setting it into motion, you'll find it a huge time-saver and it does a terrific job!


However there are a few things we don't like, all of which are minor to us despite the length of the list:
* Took it to my mom's house; she had a "ponytail plant" on the ground. Hard to describe the plant, but the important part is that the thin leaves got wound around its rotating dusting arm and nearly pulled the plant over. Fortunately, I was watching and caught it before that happened.
* Sometimes the cords from blinds get wrapped around that rotating arm too. Best to get your cords up off the ground.
* Though it's smart about standard AC extension cords and audio/video cord that are sufficiently thick, it sometimes tries to inhale very thin low-voltage DC wiring, such as you might use with the charger for a cordless phone or a baby monitor. Sometimes it actually pulls the plug out of the wall. ...but that didn't stop it, it apparently figured it out and continued on, pushing the wire aside for me to deal with later.
* Pet hair and my daughter's long hair gets wrapped around the ends of the brushes and is hard to clean. First time it managed to pop up the ending of one of the brushes, couldn't make it fit back in the unit and didn't understand why. Forced it in and the brush became bowed until they worked themselves loose. I didn't even realize the little yellow knobs at the end of the removable brush and sweeper units were removable until I checked the manual. Once removed, I saw a thick ring of hair neatly wrapped under the yellow spoke caps that I cleaned.
* Terribly inefficient. The same battery could last 5 rooms easily (instead of 3) if its "pong"-like or billiard ball like motion of bouncing off the walls took into account places in the room where it has already been and avoided repeating work. ...but like I say, it seems to be sucking up a lot that our other vacuum never touched, so maybe passing over the same spot 10-12 times is really necessary. Time-wise that's okay; it eventually hits every part of the room at least once and it's still a time-saver not to have to operate an upright vacuum cleaner.

Again, still a great product that we love, a huge time saver, and amusing for the kids to watch. Just have to make sure to check the room a bit before we let it loose.



iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White Feature


  • Vacuuming robot picks up dirt and debris with the touch of a button
  • Easy-to-empty bagless dustbin; fine-filtration system traps allergens
  • Anti-tangle technology; gentle-touch bumper system; built-in cliff sensors
  • Self-charging Home Base, 2 Virtual Walls, an extra filter, and more included
  • Measures 16-3/4 by 21 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty



iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White Overview


With dramatically improved navigation, cleaning coverage, vacuum pickup, and particle filtration, the Roomba 530 vacuuming robot picks up amazing amounts of dirt and debris with the simple touch of a button. The powerful unit features innovative spinning side brushes that grab dirt and dust from corners and along wall edges, as well as two high-speed, counter-rotating brushes that pick up pet hair, cat litter, food crumbs, and other debris from floors. The vacuum sucks up the debris and deposits it into a large, easy-to-empty bagless dustbin, and its improved fine-filtration system traps dust, pollen, and other allergens inside the unit, reducing infiltration into the living environment. For added convenience, the vacuum's cleaning head automatically adjusts to transition from wood, tile, and linoleum to carpets and rugs, while improved anti-tangle technology ensures it won't get stuck on cords and rug fringe. If the unit begins to pick up a cord or carpet tassel, it will automatically reverse the direction of its brushes to extract the item. A gentle-touch bumper system senses obstacles so the vacuum automatically slows its approach, gently touches the obstacle, then redirects to continue cleaning under or around the object. Because it cleans under beds, couches, and other hard-to-reach areas, it actually vacuums more of the floor than a standard upright can. The vacuum also senses dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them, and it uses built-in cliff sensors to avoid stairs and other drop-offs. In addition, invisible barriers can be set using the unit's Virtual Wall system. To mark off-limit areas, simply place a Virtual Wall at a doorway or other opening and adjust the infrared beam setting to the distance of the opening. The unit automatically detects the beam and will not cross it. The vacuuming robot returns to its self-charging Home Base to dock and recharge between cleaning cycles or when the battery starts to run low. Its advanced power system c


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Cute gadget thats great on rugs. - Gadget lady - Albany, California USA
It did a thorough job on my rug surfaces but wouldn't stop going over textured kitchen flooring. I must stop and dock the robot manually.



Mixed Feelings - Lots of maintenance - D. Sacco -
So my husband got this for me 2 Christmas's ago because I REALLY wanted one to clean mainly my bedroom which has hardwood floors. We have 2 dogs - one sheds the other doesn't. Worked great at first - I close the door and it would run. Soon though I would spend 1/2 MY TIME unclogging it (without even a lot of hair in it) or finding it stuck on something. Keeping the side brush attached is just a waste of time - it doesn't happen. It was one of the reasons my husband GOT this model for me - and it's the most annoying part of it. No bumps, obstacles or anything in it's way and the brush is found on the floor somewhere and who KNOWS where the screw is for it. For the last 5 months it has been sitting dormant because it was too much hassle and the battery died. I decided to give it another chance and ordered a new battery and new brushes. I swept my room before I started it and just this morning - the side brush is gone (less than 10 minutes) and it got tangled in a flat cord on the floor, stuck somehow under a table and now beeped again. So I find myself going and fixing it when I was trying to do other things while it did that one chore for me. This mom of 4 is not really thrilled with it - and all I wanted was a clean bedroom floor. I won't get another one - it's quicker for me to vacuum the room myself instead of fixing this thing all the time.



It Works! - J. Olson - PA
We use the Roomba for a finished basement and bottom line: IT WORKS! It's a little loud - my only complaint -- but it is a vacuum. It's very easy to use and you can use some wireless sensors to confine the vacuum to the area you want cleaned. It's pertty amazing that it senses when the charge is winding up so it goes back to the docking station to re-charge. It was well worth the money.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Check Out iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery for $33.81

iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Review



I've had this battery for a week now and would like to revise my review. It works great! Even better then my original Roomba battery. I originally gave it 4 stars because although it arrived very quickly, it appeared to be used when it was listed as "Brand new." However, after 1 week of using the battery in my 500 series Roomba, the battery works terrific. I'm constantly expecting the Roomba to need a charge after 30 min or so but it just keeps on going and I could not be happier. So in fairness, I'm giving it a full 5 stars as the appearance of a battery is nowhere near as important as how well it works. For the price and for the results, I'd order another, thanks!



iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Feature


  • APS battery compatible with all 500 series Roomba FloorVac models
  • charges in 3 hours with ABS charger
  • Provides approximately 120 minutes of run time
  • 50 percent greater useful life than original Roomba batteries



iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Overview


The APS Battery powers Roomba for up to 120 minutes of continuous clean up. Keep two batteries on hand to double the cleaning time. This APS Battery is compatible with Roomba® 500 Series models.


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Fantastic - Amitola Acres - Florida
Great battery for the money. Works better and lasts longer than my original Roomba battery ever did. I even ran my old Roomba that I had purchased this battery for against a newly purchased Roomba with a factory battery. My old Roomba with this replacement battery ran 3x longer than the brand new one!



iRobot battery - A. Bartlett -
My iRobot (Roby) would only clean for a few minutes and then need recharging so I ordered a new iRobot R3 500 series APS battery. I had hesitated for quite awhile because I was leary of ordering a battery online. Who knew if it would actually fit or even improve performance if it did fit. I should not have hesitated, because once the battery came and was charged, Roby now performs as well as he did when he was new. The battery took about 5 days longer to arrive than the vendor said (I think because they sent it by USPS rather than UPS)but it fit and it works. Both Roby and I are happy and running at full speed.



Not iRobot battery; doesn't work. - A. ONeal - Los Angeles
The battery UltraSonic sent was clearly not an iRobot battery. It worked for a day and then refused to charge, even after troubleshooting. This is a perfect example of "you get what you pay for" - I'll be returning this and shelling out the full amount for a REAL iRobot battery.



The battery's in good condition and works very well with my iRobot. - Audrey Tan - Singapore
I am living in Singapore. Initially I'm worried about the battery doesn't fit my iRobot and it will be very troublesome to return the goods. However, the battery arrived in good condition and works very well with my iRobot. Thank you so much for the respective Seller and Amazon.

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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Great Price iRobot 610 for $599.99

iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series Review



This is my very first roomba, and I wish I saw and read about this before Christmas so I could have asked hubby for it as gift. I did purchase mine from Hammacher Schlemmer because of the lifetime warranty, plus I got a free shipping on top of a off, so I got mine for 9.00 with all the add-on paraphernalia.

I work full time as an RN. I have only two-three days off in a week, sometimes I work weekends. We have 5 cats. Even if we have 3 teens who we have trained to "clean up," realistically, they do not do a good job of maintaining a clean house (or clean rooms), unless we parents are there to supervise. Hubby is also not much help, as he only volunteers to do a thorough clean up once in a blue moon, and picks up his mess once in a while.

Well, now that I got Viki (named after the iRobot movie's computer rebel), my youngest kid (12) was so fascinated that he immediately learned to use it and clean it when it came (before I even had the chance to do same). My husband was so enthralled with the technology (hubby does homebased job and is quite a technophile) and Viki's efficiency but knows how to "maintain" this expensive electronic gadget by keeping things off the floor (small wires, elastics, big pieces of paper, etc.), cleaning the brushes, saving Viki from her predicament in times it would "call" for help, and not wanting to run Viki everyday (which could potentially wear it off quickly). The implication? He now picks up his own mess and I don't have to restrain myself anymore from nagging him about it (he is one of the biggest mess-makers at home!). He enjoys seeing the dirt that accumulates in the bin after one cleaning.

Both of us enjoy coming home to a tidy house.

Now I am trading the time I used to bend, reach under bed/furniture with the traditional vacuum cleaner, push/pull the vacuum cable, etc., with time to run on my treadmill instead, while watching a movie

I am the happiest member now in our household, and when mama is happy, everyone is happy.



iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series Feature


  • Schedule up to seven cleaning times per week for Roomba to clean when it's most convenient for you
  • Professional grade Virtual Wall Lighthouses create invisible barriers that block Roomba from entering off-limit areas or direct Roomba to completely vacuum one room before sending it to the next room
  • Two interchangeable cleaning bins: Vacuuming Debris Bin-Ideal for routine maintenance of all floors and cleaning deep into carpet and rug fibers. High Capacity Sweeper Bin- That holds three times more debris than the stander vacuuming bin
  • Three Cleaning Modes: Clean Mode-enables the Roomba to calculate the room size and maximize the coverage-per-room. Max Mode-enables Roomba to clean larger areas. Spot Mode-enables Roomba to clean in an area up to three feet in diameter
  • Rugged Accessory Case conveniently stores all of your Roomba Professional Series accessories. Includes 1 extra Bristle Brush, 1 extra Rubber Beater Brush, 2 extra Side brushes, 2 extra Filters, 2 Brush Cleaning Tools and houses a cleaning bin.



iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series Overview


The iRobot Roomba 610 Professional Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot cleans up to four rooms on a single charge. It comes equipped with two interchangeable bins, a high capacity sweeper bin and a vacuuming debris bin, that can be utilized for either everyday cleaning or for picking up larger-than-usual amounts of debris. The Professional Series also has extra brushes, filters and cleaning tools plus a convenient storage case to organize and store the accessories and sweeping bin in one place. Durable paint and bumper guards provide a scratch resistant finish to the Roomba Pro and more protection for furniture and obstacles. An extra long power cord allows greater versatility for charging and storing and storing Roomba on the included, heavy weighted, self-charging Home Base. Two Virtual Wall Light Houses ensure the most efficient room-to-room cleaning, and block off-limit areas. Roomba Pro also features three cleaning modes, including Max Mode that allows maximum cleaning coverage in larger homes, offices or business settings. In Max Mode, Roomba cleans until the battery is almost drained, then it returns it to its Home Base to dock and recharge. The Professional Series is also the only iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot to carry a two-year warranty.


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iRobot 610 - Bill K. Ameser - Dallas,TX USA
If your looking for something to vacume around the house other than doing it yourself, this maybe the vacume for you. It is NOT a product to replace your vacume.

The Good & The Bad.

Good

1. Does pick up just about everything.
2. Easy to use.
3. Dirt tray takes awhile to fill up and is easy to empty.
4. Not as loud as most vacumes.

The Bad

1. If you have large rooms, (over 15X15) it may miss some places before it needs to go back to it's base to charge.
2. It won't deep vacume like your standard vacume will. For the size of the unit it does a good job.
3. I have a coffee table that has criss cross wood spindles that it gets stuck under and you need to pull it out from. This is a disadvantage because I can't let it run in this area when I'm out.
4. The side brush that helps remove dirt along walls can flick some things out of the path of the vacume and it may not go over this area again.
5. Pet hair will wrap around pins that hold the brushes in place so the unit must be maintained more than a normal vac.
6. With 3000+ sq.ft. I don't like having to move it from room to room, if I don't it wont hold a charge long enough to clean. Also, if it goes down a hall and into another room, it may not get back out to finish the room it started in. You need to have the infared walls to keep it in the rooms you want cleaned then move the unit to the next area.

So to sum it up. If it was possible to teach the unit your floor plan, program it which rooms to clean so it would know where they are, have it get back to it's charging station from any area of the house and not get stuck under my coffee table, it would be perfect!






Junk - Davido - Ohio
I can't vouch for the newer series of Roombas, but my older one, the "Pro Elite", was a piece of junk. The battery & electronics went kaput in about six months of very light use, and the rubber came off a wheel. Unfortunately, I was tired of dealing with this finiky novelty vac and stored the thing away. Later, I tried to get replacement parts after warranty was out (my mistake). Instead of investing in a 0 to refurbish, I threw it out and bought a Hoover cordless stick vacHoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum which I am pleased with (so far). The other thing with these small robot-vacs is that they are high maintenance. The canisters are tiny and hold an amazingly small amount of debris and the brushes, etc. need constant cleaning. Waaay too much trouble.



Great battery life and good performance - Luis Franco -
The Irobot 610 is performing accordly to our expectations. It reaches underneath the furniture (including our king-sized bed).

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Check Out HQRP 3300mAh APS Battery for iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540 [Vacuum Cleaning Robot] Replacement

HQRP 3300mAh APS Battery for iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540 [Vacuum Cleaning Robot] Replacement Review





HQRP 3300mAh APS Battery for iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540 [Vacuum Cleaning Robot] Replacement Feature


  • HQRP™ Replacement Battery Pack;
  • Battery Type: Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack;
  • Capacity: 3300mAh;
  • Volt: 14.4V.
  • 100 days warranty.



HQRP 3300mAh APS Battery for iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540 [Vacuum Cleaning Robot] Replacement Overview


Products trademarked HQRP® are marketed and sold exclusively by Osprey-Talon. Replacement APS Battery Compatible with iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540.


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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Great Price iRobot 560 for $299.99

iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver Review




When looking at this product a couple months ago, I saw generally favorable reviews but the exception was a couple (I think one from Consumer Reports or someplace similar) saying it was good but you could vacuum a room much faster. I thought this was a really clueless critique. Of course you can vacuum faster, but here I don't have to do it AT ALL because the Roomba can vacuum while I am gone or in another room. I can't measure this, but I figure it picks up the vast majority of the dirt and dust (75%?), but you will have to do a deep vacuuming and/or mopping occassionally. You do have to empty after each use and it works best if you limit it to one room. So there is a certain amount of frequent interaction with it. But I kind of getting a kick out of setting it loose on a room or two and then seeing how much dust it found that I would have otherwise walking around on.

Now the constructive criticism. They should make them a little shorter to fit under more sofas. They're not especially loud, but quieter would be great. And they should improve the object-sensing technology so that it can slow down before bumping into more objects at full speed. (For large objects like a wall it will slow down and just touch it before sensing it has to turn the way; for a small object like a chair or table leg, it doesn't slow down so you hear lots of bumping around. But it never damages finishes or anything). All of these are probably things they are working on and will happen in a few years as the technology improves.



iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver Feature


  • Vacuuming robot picks up dirt and debris with the touch of a button
  • Easy-to-empty bagless dustbin; fine-filtration system traps allergens
  • Anti-tangle technology; gentle-touch bumper system; built-in cliff sensors
  • Self-charging Home Base, 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses, an extra filter, and more included
  • Measures 16-3/4 by 21 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty



iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver Overview


Cleans routinely, so you don't have to. 500 Series robots offer the latest innovations from iRobot with unprecedented efficiency, coverage, and cleaning performance.


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Not good for Cat Hair !! - ECK -

I bought the Roomba 560 on 10-07 for my house.
I have 2 cats and the Roomba dose not do well with cat hair !
Any thing that turns gets hair rapped around it until the Roomba stops working
Then I spend a good 15-20 minutes taking it apart and pulling the cat hair out from around all the axles that turn. Only then will it run right.
When the black & white sensor ball wheel gets full of hair the Roomba starts going around in circles! Then I know its time for hair removal !
It's ok for JUST dirt, but then it messy to clean, I always do it outside on my deck because too much dirt flies around !
I have been using it for the last few years but it needs work...
I HOPE the design engineers read this and make this thing hair proof !!
Good Luck !!







Short Life-Span - AVSJ - Maryland
I purchased a used one of these as a gift (requested) for my wife. For the first 3 months we were very satisfied; and then it just stopped working. I bought new batteries, put it through it's computerized reset cycle and spent hours on the line with the manufacturer - to no avail. The presecription was to buy another one! (because we purchased used, there was no warranty from iRobot).

My guess is the device will not stand up to normal use in a moderately sized house. It will clean one room on a charge - if you want your whole house vacuumed, you need to run it every day and it just won't take that kind of use.

A clever idea still waiting for materials that will stand up to the job.



Replacement... - MissBanjo - CO USA
I've had 2 Discovery series (400) in a row which I was very happy with. The problem with them is they only last about a year. This new one (560) is probably the best one I've had. It is *much* quieter, the Discoverys sounded like trains going over train tracks. Definately recommend the 560 but get it at Best Buy or somewhere that offers the extended warranty otherwise you'll be spending 0-0 every year.




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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Brutus Vacuum

This is my dog Brutus looking like an irobot vacuum. I assure everyone he was not hurt by this and is okay. At the end of the video is the best laugh ever. Play the laugh over and over and tell me you don't crack up.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTsQ5xMObs&hl=en

Monday, February 15, 2010

Roomba Terminator vs. Cat

This is a fake commercial with a Roomba vaccum. It is not endorsed nor was it commissioned by the irobot company. It's just for fun. Obviously, no animals were harmed blah blah blah....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSiTZToJBy4&hl=en

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Great Price Other for $4.00

iRobot Roomba model 500 FILTER Review






iRobot Roomba model 500 FILTER Overview


Replacement filter for iRobot Roomba 500 Series and Roomba Professional Series Robots. Filters maintain Roomba's cleaning performance while reducing infiltration of dust, pollen and other allergens into the air you breathe. For best results, filters should be replaced every 2 - 3 months. For use with iRobot Roomba 500 Series and Professional Series only.


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Friday, February 12, 2010

Check Out Virtual Wall® for Roomba® 500 Series Item #80101 for $39.47

Virtual Wall® for Roomba® 500 Series Item #80101 Review





Virtual Wall® for Roomba® 500 Series Item #80101 Feature


  • Create an invisible 'wall' to block doorways and other off-limit areas in your home
  • Creates an adjustable infrared beam (up to 8) that Roomba will not cross
  • Works with iRobot Roomba 500 Series models 510-530 (sold separately)
  • Requires 2 D batteries (not included)



Virtual Wall® for Roomba® 500 Series Item #80101 Overview


A Virtual Wall prevents Roomba from entering off-limit areas in your home. Each emits an adjustable infrared beam (up to 8 feet) that Roomba will not cross. Requires 2 D batteries (not included). For use with Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robots only


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Handy Add On, but Way over Priced - Lost My Mind - California, United States
The Roomba Virtual Wall works with the 500-series Roomba's. No guarantees on it working for other series.

The product works as advertised, effectively keeping Roomba from crossing an invisible "wall". The wall isn't quite straight over long distances, but it's close enough. The virtual wall is less hassle than moving furniture or boxes to close Roomba in a room or certain space. Most Roomba's come with at least 1 virtual wall so prospective buyers should already know how to use one, how well it works (or doesn't), and why they would want more.

The reason for the 3-stars is the high price. The product itself is not very sophisticated and only a minor update on the previous generation Virtual Walls. It provides no added functionality, battery life is only slightly higher, and it's not any smaller.

I could easily give this product 5-stars if it were half the price... As such, I make due with the one "freebie" and one extra I bought. Ideally, I'd like to get one or two more to take care of a few corners Roomba tends to get stuck.

But, as with most products, accessories and replacement parts is where the real money is made. The iRobot Roomba's are no exception to this rule.










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Thursday, February 11, 2010

IRobot Roomba vacuum is accepted?

Scott's answer to the question about the technology of iRobot Roomba is empty.



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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Reflectivity Care with vacuum cleaner robot

The report, which I co-author of "Global Warming Mitigation and reduced outgoing longwave radiation from large-scale improvement of the surface albedo of the desert with white plastic polyethylene film Global Albedo Enhancement Project (GAEP) "the use of robot vacuum cleaners to get the reflectivity of the area discussed. www.global-warming-geo engineering.org This video, produced April 12, 2003, explains how vacuuming robot could be used for this purpose. The performance ofcommercially available from iRobot Corp. The Roomba vacuum cleaner in removing particles from a plastic lid was to be evaluated to identify some of the factors that must be addressed in the design of coverage "geovacs" for a project of the desert.



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Monday, February 8, 2010

Great Price Roomba 500 Accessories 81901 for

Roomba 500 Series Side Brush, 3-Pack Review



I was with Roomba for a while 'and although the front brush not break I wanted to have some reserves at home. The price was good, so I will be ordained September 2 I hope that my Roomba 530 takes at least as much as my 6 new brushes:)



Roomba 500 Series Side Brush, 3-Pack Feature


  • Includes three replacement Side Brushes and three screws.



Roomba 500 Series Side Brush, 3-Pack Overview


Keep your iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot operating at peak performance! The innovative new sidebrush design for iRobot Roomba 500 Series Robots reaches deeper into corners and edges to remove more dirt, dust and debris. Side brushes are easy to remove and replace as part of routine maintenance. Includes three replacement Side Brushes and a screw for each.


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Fewer brushes, but just as good. - Ashley Armstrong - Huntsville Alabama
I was worried that I had bought the wrong parts, but even if it is less brush works just as well. Furthermore, none of them has fallen again!



Good as New - S. Milton -
If you use the Roomba as I intend to use to bend or parts subject to wear. These brushes should spare me the economy for some time.



Roomba side brush - Laurie B. Ward - Ocean Springs,MS, USA
These were very easy to install and can be good. Even the love you get three, and not just one.

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Great Price iRobot 80501 for $33.99

iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Review



I have this battery for a week and want my review. It works great! Even better, the battery in my original Roomba. I initially gave 4 stars because even though it came very quickly, seemed to be used when it was listed as "new." But after 1 week with the battery in my Roomba 500 series, the battery is working overtime. I expect once again that the Roomba to a post after 30 minutes or so necessary, but not only keeps going and I could not be happier. Thus, inFairness, I give it a full 5 stars as the appearance of a battery is not as important as work. For the price, and that the results, I am a different order, thank you!



iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Feature


  • APS battery compatible with all 500 series Roomba FloorVac models
  • charges in 3 hours with ABS charger
  • Provides approximately 120 minutes of run time
  • 50 percent greater useful life than original Roomba batteries



iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Overview


The APS Battery powers Roomba for up to 120 minutes of continuous clean up. Keep two batteries on hand to double the cleaning time. This APS Battery is compatible with Roomba® 500 Series models.


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ROOMBA BATTERY - D. Six - Florida
This battery is better than the original. Has more capacity and is less expensive. A BEST BUY!



Roomba Battery - Richard Stack - Las Cruces
This battery works obvioously. The price was reasonable.
NORE I'm concerned how long until I
to buy another. The first, which came with the Roomba
not last. It began to be less and less as long as last used it.



It was cheaper than iRobot product, BUT ... - roomba - ca
It 'was produced in less than iRobot, so I bought it. But does not work.
What's wrong with it?

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Check Out iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Model# 72-94560 for $299.00

iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Model# 72-94560 Review



Let me say first of all, I love this thing, and if you have doubts about the product usually Roomba yourself a favor and buy one. This is a must if you have an apartment or a studio and not turn away the time or energy.

The product works as promised and clean up everything, what would be a broom. Its even better because you can become in some mobile and requires little work on your side. I say a little work, since there are some things that reallyParalyze the Roomba.

To not see the cliff sensors work. I have a virtual wall using supplies (without batteries) to prevent the Roomba would be in my bathroom. The bathroom is just a few inches below the rest of the apartment without the wall, would guide the Roomba on this board, but not able to go out again.

The other thing that totally paralyzes Roomba plastic bags and wire. The Roomba is entirely choked on plastic bags, andthen the bags have fallen in its wheels. They struggle to get out continuously until the battery life. The Roomba will suck the cables and wires on the ground, like a laptop or a battery charger for mobile phones. Not allow this to go, but will continue to clean and drive like a dog on a leash until it runs the battery is discharged.

Finally, it has a tendency to use things like shoes or clothes on the floor around the apartment (and under the furniture) to move.

I recommend this product, but I think that iRobot has his work cut out for them in future Roombas more stress and more comfortable.



iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Model# 72-94560 Feature


  • Picks up dirt, dust, pet hair and more from carpets and hard floors
  • Cleans the whole floor, under and around furniture and along wall edges
  • Automatically adjusts from carpets to hard floors and back again
  • Detects dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them
  • Spot Clean provides quick cleanup of spills and concentrated messes



iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Model# 72-94560 Overview


Why waste time pushing a heavy vacuum when you could be spending that time with your family The Roomba is a robotic vacuum that cleans your floor without your guidance. The Roomba will clean surfaces from midpile carpet to hardwood floors, automatically adjusting its cleaning head to gather dirt the most effectively. The Roomba robotic floor vac is easy to use, but under the hood it's a complex robot featuring a high-efficiency particle vacuum and cleaning brushes that provide exceptional surface cleaning. It may be circular, but the Roomba still cleans edges and corners using its spinning side brush, which rotates outside the unit's housing diameter to gather debris from tough-to-reach spots. Just turn it on and walk away!


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Great floor cleaner.... More free time... - Toh Soon Hock -
IRobot Roomba 560 has changed our lives. We get more time free from iRobot Roomba 560 clean the room before we came home from work / school.


Simply amazing invention! :-)










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Friday, February 5, 2010

My iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner

New toys. It really works, and I think it works better than a regular vacuum - especially in small spaces. Moreover, for some reason does not scare the cat so much! This model, while the slightly older 'comes with a remote control. It has the same features of newer models, but is less expensive. And 'all fur of cat dander and other measures seem to be neglected. (Handy-Clip.)



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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Check Out iRobot Roomba model 500 FILTER - Model 72-560FIL for $4.00

iRobot Roomba model 500 FILTER - Model 72-560FIL Review






iRobot Roomba model 500 FILTER - Model 72-560FIL Overview


Replacement filter for iRobot Roomba 500 Series and Roomba Professional Series Robots. Filters maintain Roomba's cleaning performance while reducing infiltration of dust, pollen and other allergens into the air you breathe. For best results, filters should be replaced every 2 - 3 months. For use with iRobot Roomba 500 Series and Professional Series only.


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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Check Out iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot Review



I love my Roomba. Its much better than I expected.
I live in a small apartment, and I never again, thanks to my Roomba vacuum.
If it breaks, I would buy another overnight.



iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot Feature


  • iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot General Features:
  • Color: Black/Beige / For Carpet and Hard Floors / Efficiently vacuums dirt, debris, pet hair, dust, allergens and more all by itself!
  • Covers up to 4 rooms on a single battery charge ( Room size based on 100 square feet of hardwood or low pile carpet with minimal furniture.)
  • On-board scheduling: preset up to 7 cleaning times per week for Roomba to clean when most convenient for you
  • Automatically returns to self-charging home base to recharge between cleanings / Robot intelligence covers every nook and cranny in the room



iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot Overview


Who actually enjoys cleaning? Wouldn't it be great if you could have a Rosie the maid robot just like in "The Jetsons?" Well, now you can: it's called Roomba. Surely, you've heard about these vacuum cleaning robots, but now you can finally afford one!The iRobot Roomba 560 works on both carpet and hardwood floors, intelligently detecting and picking up all the dust and debris in the room. It even vacuums pet hair! There's absolutely no work required on your end: just turn Roomba on and it will do the rest. You can schedule up to 7 cleaning times per week, so that the cleaning gets done whenever is most convenient for you, whether you're at home or out and about. Roomba runs on a rechargeable battery and automatically returns to its self-charging home base once it's done cleaning or needs more power. A single battery charge allows it to cover up to 4 rooms*!The Virtual Wall Lighthouses allow you to guide Roomba's coverage, creating an invisible barrier that it will not cross. With powerful vacuuming and a counter rotating Bristle Brush and Beater Brush working together like a dustpan, your floors will be left spotless every time. Clearly, this will be an investment you won't regret. Order the iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot today!


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Started off happy, but breaks quickly and warranty not honored - Brian C - Kansas CIty, MO
Like most of the reviews I was initially very happy with the Roomba, and enter a very positive 5 star reviews, but the robot has broken after less than a year. I learned not only that it is very cheaply built, but its poor design makes it vulnerable to dust, would be likely to rise.

It turns out, its sides are very sensitive to dust, which is an important issue for a vacuum cleaner. None of the steps, Barings or moving parts are sealed in dust, and start, Grind until they fail. Even the gears and bearings that guide the shrubs are not closed, left vulnerable to dust and dirt are designed to get them.

Finally, the brushes on the floor anymore. The technical support person confirmed that it still under warranty, and that was a failure to learn more about the problem with the design. She has never refused to replace it. The only thing that would have offered was to send me the new parts that I myself would have to be replaced. II said no technology of any kind and I do not feel was qualified to replace the small gears, which must be installed with precision. They said, send me the parts that did for me.






NEVER RECEIVED THE ITEM THAT WAS ORDERED ROBO VACCUUM - Joanne O'Reilly - Pinehurst, N.C. United States
MY HUSBAND ORDERED IN ROBO vacuum December, which will be sent no later than 12 December. We never received the order and had a hell of time to discover what happened to it. FINALLY I canceled the order.




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Monday, February 1, 2010

Great Price iRobot 80501 for $34.89

iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Review



I bought the battery from ultrasound on Amazon, if my original Roomba was 2 years after the end of the battery. I did not like the price on the iRobot site and pay the local battery store wanted $ 20 more. After installation and the charging time of battery on my Roomba is back to do) three to four rooms, without a break and a very strong connection with the headlights (both wall and lighthouse. The battery worked for about three months. It 'nice to have the old Roombaback.



iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Feature


  • APS battery compatible with all 500 series Roomba FloorVac models
  • charges in 3 hours with ABS charger
  • Provides approximately 120 minutes of run time
  • 50 percent greater useful life than original Roomba batteries



iRobot R3 500 series APS Battery Overview


The APS Battery powers Roomba for up to 120 minutes of continuous clean up. Keep two batteries on hand to double the cleaning time. This APS Battery is compatible with Roomba® 500 Series models.


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It was cheaper than iRobot product, BUT ... - roomba - ca
It 'was produced in less than iRobot, so I bought it. But does not work.
What's wrong with it?



Roomba replacement battery - Barbara M. Woods - Garden Grove, CA USA
The battery came quickly and performs well. Also provided with easy to follow installation instructions. Would buy this product again.



Good battery - Frank Hummel -
My original Roomba battery died last year in February after a year of intensive use. They have a battery Superstore. E 'died last week after nearly a year. Purchase of a new day.

I recommend this product.




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P3 P4960 V-Bot Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Review





P3 P4960 V-Bot Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Feature


  • Robotic vacuum cleaner for wood, tiled, and carpeted floors
  • 3 preprogrammed modes: Random, Spiral, and Along The Wall
  • Rotating brush for bare floors; stair-detection sensor; internal dustbin
  • Quiet operation; includes long-life rechargeable batteries and an AC adapter
  • Measures 14 by 13-1/2 by 3-3/4 inches; 6-month limited warranty



P3 P4960 V-Bot Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Overview


V-Bot cleans carpet, wood and tile floors automatically while you work, sleep, read or take in a movie! V-Bot uses smart programming technology to move about and clean on its own - it even automatically detects and avoids stairs. Use it on carpet or attach the rotating brush and sweep all your hard floors. Built-in smart technology automatically determines one of three preprogrammed patterns: random for tight spaces, spiral for large open areas and along-the-wall for room perimeters. Also has whisper-quiet operation, easy-to-empty internal dust bin, long-life rechargeable batteries for up to 45 minutes of operation per charge and AC adapter. 13-1/2-inch by 14-inch by 3-3/4-inch.


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HQRP 3300mAh APS Battery for iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540 [Vacuum Cleaning Robot] Replacement



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HQRP 3300mAh APS Battery for iROBOT Roomba 510 / 530 / 535 / 540 [Vacuum Cleaning Robot] Replacement Details


  • HQRP™ Replacement Battery Pack;
  • Battery Type: Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack;
  • Capacity: 3300mAh;
  • Volt: 14.4V.
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Cat cleaning products used iRobot Roomba 560 robot vacuum cleaner.

Easy to use Roomba vacuum, even cats can do it! My Super Smart cat Max-Arthur will help me in this busy holiday season and for my birthday! Max is cleaning his cat's hair loose from the ground. Happy Holidays! xoxoxo to all our friends! ** Minu Kass öppis maja koristuse ära ja pôranda Spirit nüüdsest aitab kassikarvadest oma puhastamisel! Ilusaid Puhi! *** "Catillac" Driver This is the model iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner 560.



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