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Review of the Roomba 560

Roomba560

Roomba 560 is the top in the third and latest generation of robotic vacuum cleaners from iRobot, and after only a few weeks after having the it, you get used to having it.
In addition to the vacuum cleaner included additional filters, a brush-cleaning gadget and two battery powered devices which can operate either as virtual walls or a beacon which indicates the start of a new room.

Forget the logic
When i clean myself it happens from one end but you see Roomba with that logic, you are quickly disappointed. Roomba apparently drives around on its own with no real system.
But the end result is nevertheless that it cleans everywhere - even under the sofa, the chair legs and along the kitchen cupboards - it just takes time.
But if you program the Roomba to do its job a few times a week, while you are away, it is irrelevant how much Roomba drives arround

Charges itself
When it is complete, or lacks power, the Roomba drives back back to its charger. Just like it says if the dust container is full.
Vacuum cleaning takes place by means of rotating brushes, which are complemented by traditional suction.

And after the first trip at my home, the Roomba had eaten itself sated in crumbs, dirt, coins, paper clips, plastic caps and other small claims.
Doghair and high carpets is not a problem - and if the Roomba gets stuck, which typically happens a few times in the beginning before it has been stripped of loose wires and the like, so stop it, instead of burning holes in the carpet and keep the wheels spinning.

The package contain the following:
1 iRobot Roomba 560
2 virtual wall units
1 charging station
1 filter
1 battery - can be charged in 3 hours

Technical specifications:
Diameter: 33.5 cm.
Height: 9cm
Weight incl. Battery: 3.76 kg
Large, removable dust container
Battery Capacity: 60-90 min each charge depending on floor type.

Pros:
It keeps what it promises
Programmable - Does its job when you want it to
Avoids stairs without hassle

Cons:
Can not climb old fashioned doorsteps
Can’t empty itself when it is full

Here is a video review from cnet.com

5 Reasons Why You Should Get A Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

When robotic vacuums became a part of household cleaning it changed the world of vacuuming. Due to its sleek design and advanced technological concept, people are hitting the market to purchase their own robotic vacuum cleaner. But is the device it worth it? Check out the most common reasons why you yourself should consider getting your own robot vacuum cleaner.

1. Efficiency

Let us realize that cleaning is hard work . And nobody wants to do it. Getting a maid doesn’t come cheap nowadays. With the robotic vacuum cleaner, you’ll get your living room, and any room for that matter, spic and span in no time. Its features are that of the regular upright vacuum, only better. It has brushes, filters, cleaning mechanisms, and all within a sturdy casing, ensuring the best operation possible.

2. Ease of Use

The robotic vacuum is of course, automatic. It will work unattended. Turn it on, leave it cleaning, come back and you’ll find the room sparkling clean. No special switches or configurations needed. Just press the button, and the robotic vacuum will start cleaning without supervision. It paces the room randomly, using its random algorithm programming technology. It may cover the same spot many times. It would also recharge on it own if it goes low on battery power. No need to worry about looking for it after it’s done cleaning. It would just be on its docking station waiting for you for its next scheduled assignment.

3. Compact Design

The robotic vacuum is a flat, disk-shaped device. It’s flat so it can go under furniture. It would reach all those places the normal vacuum can’t. So there’s no need to move sofas, stools, and low-set tables. It’s made disk-shaped so it can go around furniture’s legs and wall corners effectively, cleaning as it goes. It has bumpers too to absorb possible collision with a solid device along its way.

4. Intelligent Technology

The concept behind this robotic vacuum is similar to what the army uses in clearing land mines on war fields. This robotic vacuum contains multiple sensors that will detect dirt to suck it in. The sensors also makes possible to go toward the dirtier part of the room, clean it repeatedly till there’s none detected. Plus, it is what makes it intelligent enough not to fall down steps and stairs. And with the virtual wall device that comes with it, it won’t go outside an open doorway.

5. Affordability

Robots, just by its connotation, must be real expensive. Owning one for personal use seems like a luxury. Well, not this one. Believe it or not, iRobot’s Roomba only ranges from $300 to arround $400. It has indeed become affordable. If we say you pay around $30 per week for a maid to vacuum your floor, it would only take 10 weeks before you can turn a Roomba into profit.

These are just some of the reasons that may urge you to get your own robotic vacuum cleaner. Just imagine the time you’ll save vacuuming your house’s entire floor area. You can do something else with all that time you should have spent cleaning. And in this ever-changing fast world, time saved is definitely worth the price you paid.

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