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#1108942 - 01/11/09 11:09 PM Roomba!
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I got one for Christmas (okay, it was the ONLY thing I put on my Christmas list....), and I absolutely LOVE it!

Anyone else have one of these little guys? Right now it's vacuuming my family room which is a laborous task I would just dread - but now, I can't hardly wait to put that little guy down and watch him buzz around the room.

Anyone have Roomba stories? Also, does anyone have a Scooba? I'm thinking of putting that on my Birthday list....
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#1108947 - 01/12/09 12:01 AM Re: Roomba! Princess Romeo
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What is a Roomba?

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#1108949 - 01/12/09 12:09 AM Re: Roomba! buggs
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It's a robot vacuum cleaner. loads o'fun.

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#1108963 - 01/12/09 11:52 AM Re: Roomba! Hrothgar Geiger
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I would love one - but can't imagine what my dogs and cat would think about it/do to it!
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#1108971 - 01/12/09 12:56 PM Re: Roomba! Tigg
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I was thinking the same thing Tigg smile I can see my 12 pound dog chasing it all around the room, butt in the air and barking like mad! laugh
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#1108973 - 01/12/09 01:03 PM Re: Roomba! corkygirl
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it would scare the cr@p out of my cats, i am sure. which would be fun for me, i suppose... whistle
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#1108977 - 01/12/09 01:19 PM Re: Roomba! kitten
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I wonder if it would fall down the basement steps and break... how does it know when to stop?
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#1108984 - 01/12/09 01:55 PM Re: Roomba! Retired DQ
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It stops and changes direction when it runs into an obstacle; a wall, a door, leg of a chair. I think you have to put a child gate in front of an open staircase, not sure.

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#1108985 - 01/12/09 01:57 PM Re: Roomba! Retired DQ
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isn't vacuuming a chick's job?
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#1108986 - 01/12/09 02:00 PM Re: Roomba! Peepers
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Peepers
isn't vacuuming a man's job?


fixed.

thanks, hg.
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#1109037 - 01/12/09 03:13 PM Re: Roomba! Retired DQ
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More on Roomba and stairs....

It's actually cooler than I initially posted.....

1. there are 'cliff sensors' in the front of the Roomba that prompt it to stop and back up.
2. if the cliff sensor fails, there's a 'wheel-drop' sensor that detects the wheel falling below a certain level.

and, there's an additional piece of equipment, a virtual wall broadcast unit...

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#1109048 - 01/12/09 03:17 PM Re: Roomba! Hrothgar Geiger
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I may have to go and get one of those... thanks for the info!
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#1109052 - 01/12/09 03:19 PM Re: Roomba! Retired DQ
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maybe you should just stick to your job and continue vacuuming with an upright model, stop looking for the easy way out
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#1109062 - 01/12/09 03:23 PM Re: Roomba! Peepers
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LOL @ peepers! I have a cleaning lady, but the cats shed all of the time.
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#1109078 - 01/12/09 03:33 PM Re: Roomba! Retired DQ
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A friend of mine has one. She loves it! Works well on her hardwood floors as well as the carpeted areas. They have a lab and it really helps with the dog hair issues.
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#1109099 - 01/12/09 03:46 PM Re: Roomba! RR Sarah
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However I think they're kind of pricey at around $200. Also, there is a 'Scuba' which mops your floors on it's own. Don't own either, but with 3 dogs could really use the Roomba every day.
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#1109103 - 01/12/09 03:50 PM Re: Roomba! Skittles
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Wasn't there a SNL skit that spoofed this product?
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#1109112 - 01/12/09 03:58 PM Re: Roomba! KC Danimal
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I was thinking it would be worth the $200. I have a lab as well and her shedding right now is out of control!
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#1109115 - 01/12/09 04:02 PM Re: Roomba! KC Danimal
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I really, really want one...but I'm sure my heeler, if not the other 3 would destroy it. Maybe if I only ran it why I could do guard duty.

I hadn't heard of the scuba...what a great idea! Although I'm having a bit of trouble wondering how it could possibly do much good with the need for clean water and empty of dirty...I would have to really see how that one operated, I think.
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#1109131 - 01/12/09 04:26 PM Re: Roomba! RR Joker
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any ideas whether a batha is in the works? I could use one so I don't have to get out of bed in the morning
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#1109145 - 01/12/09 04:44 PM Re: Roomba! Peepers
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Check this out...it's a cat and the Roomba

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-jv8g1YVI
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#1109147 - 01/12/09 04:44 PM Re: Roomba! KC Danimal
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Wasn't there a SNL skit that spoofed this product?


Yep... hi...wait for it...larious!

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#1109184 - 01/12/09 05:22 PM Re: Roomba! Lisa_Bates
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I have had a Roomba for a couple of years. Just had to buy a new battery as mine quit recharging. But it is great! I have a slight problem with it getting hung up where I have a spot of tile in front of my back door. My carpet is pretty plush and sometimes it just doesn't want to make the climb back up so I usually block it off. Great for pet hair. I especially like it after my kids have been home with all their animals.

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#1109185 - 01/12/09 05:23 PM Re: Roomba! Lisa_Bates
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Originally Posted By: KC Danimal
Wasn't there a SNL skit that spoofed this product?


Yep... hi...wait for it...larious!


the Woomba! grin

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#1109217 - 01/12/09 05:58 PM Re: Roomba! Miscuit
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This would almost be perfect for a single guy if it had a few more features such as the ability do laundry, clean the bathroom, etc.

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