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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 08:56

My wonderful brother went to Costco and bought me a Roomba before he came for a visit. It's our entire family's favorite Christmas present and we use it daily!

Now wish I had a cat, so I could make a video like this to share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdbilSWjaM

I'm over the moon and just had to share!!!! :)

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 18:11

The Scooba can work with the solution (didn't check the price), or vinegar (+water I presume) or pure water. It's quite tempting : Bright white tiles in a beach house with a zoo...I am spending my time mopping if I want it to look clean.... DH wanted it - but he thought it was able to vacuum and clean at the same time.. So for now, I'll go Rooommmmbaaa... Thanks Gleek for putting this thread :)

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 17:13

I can't look at this thread without thinking about the hilarious skit done on Saturday Night Live several years ago about the Womb-a. Think about it for a minute and I think you'll be able to figure out what it's designed to clean.;)

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 17:10

Read closely about the Scooba (the mopping Roomba) -- I believe they worked with Clorox to develop a "special" cleaning solution. It's supposed to provide optimal cleaning for this type of mopping...and I believe if you use anything else it voids any guarantee. And from what I remember (because I really wanted one), the solution is actually quite expensive. For now, the Roomba will do for us. In fact, DD won't stop asking me to turn it on...she sits on the 1 rug it can't climb over and watches it until it gets close enough to her...then she smacks it! She's like a kitten! :)

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 16:39

i just checked , they have 555 series, 2375 AED!!!!!!!! thats like double the price or maybe more. Good grief! It must come with the cat then;) :) :) :) - ladies, thanks a lot. I was having a bad day but you made it brighter!

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 16:34

ok (I am a roomba expert now), I've discovered that there is a special pet serie of roomba with bigger bin and extra brushes....YES ! There is a God out there.... And there is even a Room that is mopping ! yeaaahh...heaven is not that far away... Not the same Robot though. For now, vacum is good enough... I think I'll try S&S as I'm not sure I can have the one I want here, and even the most expensive - appart of the professional, is half the price of here. Package is 16lb, that means 8kg (a little less)... But it's 2/3 weeks for the company to send + one week S&S = 1 month...

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 16:28

is wide opened mouth, reading all about the roomba on the roomba site, since 30mn....

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 16:08

@Tiki Not sure...have to see how much it weighs to calculate S&S. I'll admit, it's pretty heavy...and one of the reasons my brother had to bring a 2nd suitcase (dedicated to Roomba + Christmas presents!). But the price here at Lakeland is insane, and had I known it was here, I still would have waited until family came (or we went to the US) before even thinking of buying it at that price. :(

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 15:21

I want one!!!

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 15:10

I've sent an email to DH this morning just after reading your post....and he phoned me back this midday telling me to buy one if I wish....That was fast !!! We had one before, and except of the noise (we are always in the house), we really liked it. What would you recommend then ? On-line order or MCC ?

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:16

i just checked , they have 555 series, 2375 AED!!!!!!!! thats like double the price or maybe more. Good grief! It must come with the cat then;)

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:11

i just checked , they have 555 series, 2375 AED!!!!!!!! thats like double the price or maybe more.

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:08

dark shade of green here :) any idea about the cost of roomba in lakeland mcc?

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:08

They sell them in Lakeland, MCC WHAT??? Why did you not mention this before? I feel utterly betrayed.

Servants Quarte...

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:06

They sell them in Lakeland, MCC

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:05

woowwwwwwwwwww, I am GREEN with envy!

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:35

1) We plug it into a converter, works just fine 2) We have the 550 series (really, just because it was conveniently being sold at Costco) 3) The noise level is slightly less than the one we had several years ago in the US. It's about as much noise as our dish washer/laundry machine. We normally put it on and leave the house though, so it's not a concern for us at all. 4) I like this one as it actually "climbs" onto 2 of our 3 area rugs (one is too shaggy and tall). It cleans the rugs amazingly! The best part is that it just slides under all the couches, beds, TV stand, tables...no more bending over and moving furniture around to sweep the hard spots!

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:33

ooohh a roomba, [u'>jealous[/u'>. that's a really sexy birthday gift. I have to start dropping hints...

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:29

wow lucky you.. this item has been on my wishlist for the longest time!! which series does your ROOMBA belong to? How would you rate it? How about the 240 volt charging taken care of? thanks in advance for your reply

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 11:40

My wonderful brother went to Costco and bought me a Roomba before he came for a visit. It's our entire family's favorite Christmas present and we use it daily! Now wish I had a cat, so I could make a video like this to share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdbilSWjaM I'm over the moon and just had to share!!!! :) Absolutely brilliant, made my day!!! I want one of each (a Roomba & a cat!). Love the way the floor gets an extra polish with the cats tail :-)

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 09:27

So its like a maid only with batteries? Better: - no food/clothing allowance - no fear of absconding and losing your deposit The only thing is that it gets more attention from my husband than I do...and I do worry he may either run off with her or one day bring her to bed. But I'll deal with this insecurity in lieu of not having to sweep crumbs/sand/dust off the floor all day! LOL !!!! Ok, you made my day, I'll ask my IT DH to get me a roomba too. He bought me one at the beginning - like years ago, and it was ok, also got stuck easily and was very noisy.... How is the noise level now ? And, btw, I can lend you a cat if you want....I've got 2 that I'm sure would love a ride....

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 09:27

.......sigh......Costco..... :'( Yeah, I threw that in there just for added jealousy factor. :) I could live at Costco! the things i would do for a visit to costco or target......

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 09:16

So its like a maid only with batteries? Better: - no food/clothing allowance - no fear of absconding and losing your deposit The only thing is that it gets more attention from my husband than I do...and I do worry he may either run off with her or one day bring her to bed. But I'll deal with this insecurity in lieu of not having to sweep crumbs/sand/dust off the floor all day!

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 09:13

So its like a maid only with batteries?

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 09:11

.......sigh......Costco..... :'( Yeah, I threw that in there just for added jealousy factor. :) I could live at Costco!

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 09:09

.......sigh......Costco..... :'(

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Cool, gives you more time on EW :D

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