Anyone have a Roomba? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 01-09-2007, 04:45 PM

What do you think? Worth the $350?

How would you rate the power of the vacuum itself? In other words, if it didn't clean for you and you actually had to get off your ass, would you be happy with its performance?

TurboAngel · 01-09-2007, 04:48 PM

I don't have or want one.

DateDoc · 01-09-2007, 04:49 PM

This was asked just a month ago or so. If you like cool looking crop circle like patterns on your carpet get one. If you are looking for it to replace your everyday vacuum it is not going to cut it.

beemk · 01-09-2007, 04:55 PM

i have one sitting in my closet with other shitty inventions like the chia pet and the clapper.

MyWifeJen · 01-09-2007, 05:03 PM

Omg the hubby bought me one a few years ago for xmas when they first came out, think it was used like 5 times most before it was dead and would no longer pick up. Bummer I know, lol. So, I would say No Way, hehehe.

Hugs,
Jen

LBBV · 01-09-2007, 05:13 PM

We have a Roomba (got it about 6 months ago) and we like it. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs (medium hair critters) and it picks up the hair pretty well. It runs for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours on a charge and if it's close to the base when it's getting low, it docks itself to charge some more.

We run it about twice a week and have so since we got it.

The only knock is that the crud catcher is a bit small and must be emptied every time you use it.

Apparently I'm not the only one who likes it...

http://www.amazon.com/iRobot-4210-Di...dp/B00022HYJ6/

447 reviews and it got 4 starts. It's also $265 on Amazon

Peaches · 01-09-2007, 05:14 PM

If you use it EVERY DAY and over a relatively small area (3 rooms max) it's great. The first time you use it, vacuum everything first. Breaking its virginity needs to be a gentle thing. I had mine downstairs, but with 4 dogs, it's being moved upstairs to keep the loft (after I vacuum and Swifer it) clean - hopefully. I may even confine it to just do under the bed.

tony286 · 01-09-2007, 05:15 PM

I heard the floor washer they have is very cool

HowlingWulf · 01-09-2007, 05:51 PM

I had one but was fragile and a bitch to clean if you have pets. Eventually it broke down for good and I threw it out. Cannot recommend.

Sly · 01-09-2007, 05:56 PM

This looks like a pass. I'll just get a new vac instead.

Pinacolada · 01-09-2007, 06:08 PM

It's ok.

hottoddy · 01-09-2007, 06:43 PM

I bought one off Woot! recently for $140. Pretty cool, but it's only been running for a few weeks. I have run it every day so far, and will be happy if it lasts a year.

I have all hardwoods and area rugs. It does a good job getting the random crap, but it's not a vacuum substitute. Think of it as a "maintenance" tool that allows you to keep things looking somewhat tidy until you can break out the real vaccuum.

reynold · 01-09-2007, 07:38 PM

I have one. It's a good thing in the house.

01-09-2007, 04:45 PM	#1
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	Anyone have a Roomba? What do you think? Worth the $350? How would you rate the power of the vacuum itself? In other words, if it didn't clean for you and you actually had to get off your ass, would you be happy with its performance? __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

01-09-2007, 04:49 PM	#3
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	This was asked just a month ago or so. If you like cool looking crop circle like patterns on your carpet get one. If you are looking for it to replace your everyday vacuum it is not going to cut it. __________________

01-09-2007, 04:55 PM	#4
beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	i have one sitting in my closet with other shitty inventions like the chia pet and the clapper. __________________ I host with Vacares

01-09-2007, 05:03 PM	#5
MyWifeJen Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 117	Omg the hubby bought me one a few years ago for xmas when they first came out, think it was used like 5 times most before it was dead and would no longer pick up. Bummer I know, lol. So, I would say No Way, hehehe. Hugs, Jen __________________

01-09-2007, 05:13 PM	#6
LBBV Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 936	We have a Roomba (got it about 6 months ago) and we like it. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs (medium hair critters) and it picks up the hair pretty well. It runs for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours on a charge and if it's close to the base when it's getting low, it docks itself to charge some more. We run it about twice a week and have so since we got it. The only knock is that the crud catcher is a bit small and must be emptied every time you use it. Apparently I'm not the only one who likes it... http://www.amazon.com/iRobot-4210-Di...dp/B00022HYJ6/ 447 reviews and it got 4 starts. It's also $265 on Amazon __________________ National Net Hosting. Handled. See our new line of inexpensive Dedicated Servers \| Cabinets starting at $795 \| CDN [email protected] \| 888-4-NATNET \| www.nationalnet.com

01-09-2007, 04:48 PM	#2
TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	I don't have or want one.

01-09-2007, 05:14 PM	#7
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	If you use it EVERY DAY and over a relatively small area (3 rooms max) it's great. The first time you use it, vacuum everything first. Breaking its virginity needs to be a gentle thing. I had mine downstairs, but with 4 dogs, it's being moved upstairs to keep the loft (after I vacuum and Swifer it) clean - hopefully. I may even confine it to just do under the bed.

01-09-2007, 05:15 PM	#8
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I heard the floor washer they have is very cool

01-09-2007, 05:51 PM	#9
HowlingWulf Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,662	I had one but was fragile and a bitch to clean if you have pets. Eventually it broke down for good and I threw it out. Cannot recommend. __________________ WP Porn directory/review theme Maddos $35. webmaster AT howling-wulf.com

01-09-2007, 05:56 PM	#10
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	This looks like a pass. I'll just get a new vac instead. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

01-09-2007, 06:08 PM	#11
Pinacolada Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,300	It's ok.

01-09-2007, 06:43 PM	#12
hottoddy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PacNorWest Posts: 3,048	I bought one off Woot! recently for $140. Pretty cool, but it's only been running for a few weeks. I have run it every day so far, and will be happy if it lasts a year. I have all hardwoods and area rugs. It does a good job getting the random crap, but it's not a vacuum substitute. Think of it as a "maintenance" tool that allows you to keep things looking somewhat tidy until you can break out the real vaccuum. __________________ - *** -

01-09-2007, 07:38 PM	#13
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	I have one. It's a good thing in the house.