Anyone have a roomba?

Reefer Rob · #1 12-15-2009, 03:45 PM

We bought one for my parents last Xmas. More of a toy really, fun to watch, we cheer it on when it gets it's pattern right. Won't take the place of regular vacuuming.

reefbyremote · #2 12-15-2009, 03:55 PM

We have had one for a couple of years. I think it is cool robotic technology but it really does not do a great job. And it takes a long time to cover a room of any size as it just moves randomly. Good for under beds though!

spikehs · #3 12-15-2009, 04:11 PM

Went to their site, they have the 560 for $250 (refurb)... I managed to haggle an additional 30% off, so with shipping + handling (which they kinda screw you on) it comes out to about $230cad. Not too shabby.

The Grizz · #4 12-16-2009, 12:22 AM

I could not imagine how many of these I would have to buy to keep up with my 2 Husky's and living in the country to boot.

bigmac · #5 12-16-2009, 01:05 AM

We had one; and after a short while (approx. 6 months) we had to replace the battery as it would not hold a charge for longer than 5 minutes. After the new battery was installed; it lasted another month or so before not holding the charge any longer. As far as I'm concerned; it's a gimmick and will never buy another one.

chisai · #6 12-16-2009, 02:16 AM

I had mine for three years before the battery died. With two dogs and cat it was great for keeping up with the daily upkeep on the floors. Certainly won't replace a good vacuum, but it was nice not to see dust bunnies every day. I'm waiting to see what kind of Christmas deals they have to buy the next one.

michika · #7 12-16-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I could not imagine how many of these I would have to buy to keep up with my 2 Husky's and living in the country to boot.

I'd so buy something that could keep up with two heavy shedding dogs.

spikehs · #8 12-16-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by michika

I'd so buy something that could keep up with two heavy shedding dogs.

a lot of the reviews I read said it did a good job of keeping it tidy inbetween regular vacuuming...My cat sheds quite a bit especially on my black rug, so it'll be interesting to see how it does, if I get one.... which I probably will, ha.

Ellie_A · #9 12-17-2009, 11:15 PM

We purchased a Roomba about a year ago. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats and it does a pretty good job. We run it Monday to Friday while we are at work because it is pretty loud. No problems with it at all.

my2rotties · #10 01-07-2010, 01:35 AM

I always wondered the same thing with my pack of three, in the forest. My rottie won't let me mop so I would imagine she would pounce the roomba as well.

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I could not imagine how many of these I would have to buy to keep up with my 2 Husky's and living in the country to boot.