iRobot Roomba 410 Vacuum

engineered obsolescence, November 9, 2009

I am now on the end of my third roomba. Even with meticulous maintenance, they rarely last more than 3-6 months of daily use. The only reason that I have continued to purchase them is because even at 3-4 Roombas per year, they are cheaper than hiring someone to vacuum my office floor daily. If you can make a similar ROI, then buy one. However, I...read full review I am now on the end of my third roomba. Even with meticulous maintenance, they rarely last more than 3-6 months of daily use. The only reason that I have continued to purchase them is because even at 3-4 Roombas per year, they are cheaper than hiring someone to vacuum my office floor daily. If you can make a similar ROI, then buy one. However, I am anxiously awaiting for someone to produce one of these that lasts.
minimize

Love the ease this product gives my lifestyle!, October 14, 2009

It's easy and amazing. The only downside is the noise it makes when running on my wood and tile floors. My floors are spotless now and even under the beds! I have pets, so now we are almost hair free. I rotate the rooms I roomba each day and it does a great job! Now that I know how great it is, I will definitely spring for the more expensive, ...read full review It's easy and amazing. The only downside is the noise it makes when running on my wood and tile floors. My floors are spotless now and even under the beds! I have pets, so now we are almost hair free. I rotate the rooms I roomba each day and it does a great job! Now that I know how great it is, I will definitely spring for the more expensive, pet model next time, maybe it will be quieter. minimize

Rosie is the best!, October 12, 2009

I have two Norwegian Forest cats and a poodle and live in a historic building with hardwood floors. Fur (and lets face it + cat litter) have been a never ending battle for me. Well not since we brought Rosie into our home she is so wonderful. It doesn't seem to matter how busy I am and if none of the other household cleaning is done. It is a...read full review I have two Norwegian Forest cats and a poodle and live in a historic building with hardwood floors. Fur (and lets face it + cat litter) have been a never ending battle for me. Well not since we brought Rosie into our home she is so wonderful. It doesn't seem to matter how busy I am and if none of the other household cleaning is done. It is a hugely satisfying to come home to perfectly clean floors.

For those of you that have cats, my boys -the yetti cats were and are very interested in the Roomba, but are also cautiously weary. They will follow it around for a few seconds until it turns around and then they scramble for a higher vantage point and mearly watch it cruise along. My dog could care less. She hardly seems to notice it.

Rosie does such a good job cleaning up the Yetti fur and everything. For those of you with hard wood floors and long haired cats you know that the cat hair has a way of becoming like tumble weeds - well not any more. This Rosie ROOMBA does an amazing job. I wish that I hadn't waited so long to get her! minimize

Wonderful, but keep the receipt!, September 2, 2009

This is a wonderful device (I have the red 410 model). I have two indoor, long-haired cats (hair and little box sand everywhere!) and two little kids who live on crackers, cereal, and anything else that makes crumbs, and now my floors are just always clean. The thing is a miracle--right up there with the dishwasher on the scale of "how did I...read full review This is a wonderful device (I have the red 410 model). I have two indoor, long-haired cats (hair and little box sand everywhere!) and two little kids who live on crackers, cereal, and anything else that makes crumbs, and now my floors are just always clean. The thing is a miracle--right up there with the dishwasher on the scale of "how did I ever live without this?" HOWEVER, keep the receipt and the warranty information handy. Since I bought it in April (this is August), I've had to replace the dust bin once, the battery once, re-calibrate the virtual wall (at home, but still required a call to tech support), and mail in the whole rest of the contraption twice (all free while under warranty, but a pain to have to live without it for the time it's not working well or in the mail). Buy it, but be willing to be frustrated and patient! minimize

I love it!, July 31, 2009

I have two dogs, a corgi and a chichuchua and this vacuum works wonderfully picking up the dogs hair specially the corgi's hair. Any corgi owner knows how these small dogs shed. I name my vacuum "Jaime" and he does a wonderful job. The only bad thing is that the screw that holds the little side brush became lose and the brush came off. ...read full review I have two dogs, a corgi and a chichuchua and this vacuum works wonderfully picking up the dogs hair specially the corgi's hair. Any corgi owner knows how these small dogs shed. I name my vacuum "Jaime" and he does a wonderful job. The only bad thing is that the screw that holds the little side brush became lose and the brush came off. However, the vacuum still works and only thing I need to do is order a spare side brush that comes with the screw ($9.99). I feel like a queen with "Jaime" and my corgi LOL. minimize