Thinking about a Roomba

[Tricia]

There was supposedly a way to backup your old maps before doing a factory reset. Too late now, I guess.

Hmmm, I still have the old unit saved, but have had to add a new one to the system. Maybe I can do a reboot and keep the old name.

 

[geepers]

 

[BLiP]

Anyone have thoughts on the i3 versus the j7? I was leaning towards the i3 because it is Wirecutter's top pick, but the sale price of the j7 is only $100 more. I'm in a relatively small apartment so I'm not sure whether the more sophisticated mapping will add any real benefit.

 

[pete]

It wasn't dark patches. I spent a few hours on the phone with customer service going through several troubleshooting things with them.

The new one is doing fine with no cliff issues.

maybe the thing has AI and has gotten vertigo ... ; )

 

[pete]

Anyone have thoughts on the i3 versus the j7? I was leaning towards the i3 because it is Wirecutter's top pick, but the sale price of the j7 is only $100 more. I'm in a relatively small apartment so I'm not sure whether the more sophisticated mapping will add any real benefit.

Not sure of the delta's but I've like rtings for reviewing products, these say the + versions, so might not apply.

iRobot Roomba i3 vs iRobot Roomba j7/j7+ Side-by-Side Vacuum Comparison

The iRobot Roomba j7 is better than the iRobot Roomba i3. The j7 has a longer battery life, maneuvers itself slightly more effectively, is able to identify and react to hazards in real time, clears more debris on bare floors, and feels slightly better built. The i3 charges faster, however.

www.rtings.com

 

[Tricia]

maybe the thing has AI and has gotten vertigo ... ; )

They sent me a new roomba(not the tower) and it's been great.
I am on a road trip right now but my house sitter/dog sitter must be using it because I have been getting notices of "completed jobs"

 

[pete]

The Brit's have such great humor ...

Travelodge robot vacuum cleaner gains self-awareness, flees

Unit dragged back to work after being found under hedge a day later

www.theregister.com

We're sad to report the robot vacuum cleaner that made a brave attempt to flee a Travelodge has been hauled back into service.

The BBC reports that the unidentified brand of robovac "failed to stop at the front door of the hotel in Orchard park in Cambridge on Thursday," but our theory is the automaton reached self-awareness, realised that sucking on sticky floors is no way to live, and got out of Dodge. .......

 

[Tricia]

I just got this email with an offer to personalize Dusty with a skin
Imagine the fun we could have designing a custom skin??

iRobot Roomba i7+ With Tower Custom Wraps & Skins

This Custom iRobot Roomba i7+ With Tower skin is precision cut to fit perfectly. Attaches easily and peels off cleanly. Made in the USA. Fast Shipping. Order Today

mightyskins.com

 

[socalgal]

I just got this email with an offer to personalize Dusty with a skin
Imagine the fun we could have designing a custom skin??

iRobot Roomba i7+ With Tower Custom Wraps & Skins

This Custom iRobot Roomba i7+ With Tower skin is precision cut to fit perfectly. Attaches easily and peels off cleanly. Made in the USA. Fast Shipping. Order Today

mightyskins.com

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LOL!
My parents ended up getting one after hearing me talk about Sir Charles so much. My dad named theirs Yvette, going for the French maid idea

 

[Tricia]

LOL!
My parents ended up getting one after hearing me talk about Sir Charles so much. My dad named theirs Yvette, going for the French maid idea

Maybe you can get a custom skin that looks like a butler and your dad can get one that looks like a french maid.

 

[Tricia]

We stopped at Costco in Carson on our way home from Mammoth Thursday and saw this display
Good through tomorrow, May 8th.

 

[pete]

So what you're saying is that a robot vac may not be a bad Mother's Day Gift??

or Father's Day (in my case)

 

[Sibhusky]

I think it's a great gift for any occasion, but some young woman on another group went nuts when she got it as a gift and a whole lot of women agreed. I remember when my mother laid down the law years ago to us. Nothing with a handle! (And this would come under that directive, believe me.) I like "gadgets" tho, especially ones that save work noticably (not a better snow shovel, but a heated sidewalk, for instance.)

 

[Tricia]

I think it's a great gift for any occasion, but some young woman on another group went nuts when she got it as a gift and a whole lot of women agreed. I remember when my mother laid down the law years ago to us. Nothing with a handle! (And this would come under that directive, believe me.) I like "gadgets" tho, especially ones that save work noticably (not a better snow shovel, but a heated sidewalk, for instance.)

I wouldn't be upset getting a Roomba as a gift.

 

[wiread]

The kids got an i8 for their mom from Costco. I’ll give an update in a couple weeks.

 

[Uncle-A]

I think it's a great gift for any occasion, but some young woman on another group went nuts when she got it as a gift and a whole lot of women agreed. I remember when my mother laid down the law years ago to us. Nothing with a handle! (And this would come under that directive, believe me.) I like "gadgets" tho, especially ones that save work noticably (not a better snow shovel, but a heated sidewalk, for instance.)

When I was newly married one of my coworkers told me never buy her a gift that you have to plug in unless she specifically requests something by make and model. That has worked for me and I am married over 40 years. On a few occasions she has given me "Suggestions" of what would be an appropriate gift this holiday and "Suggestions" are always appreciated and acted upon.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I wouldn't be upset getting a Roomba as a gift.

Me either.

 

[pete]

When I was newly married one of my coworkers told me never buy her a gift that you have to plug in unless she specifically requests something by make and model. That has worked for me and I am married over 40 years. On a few occasions she has given me "Suggestions" of what would be an appropriate gift this holiday and "Suggestions" are always appreciated and acted upon.

My sugestion to grooms is never dry your spouse's favorite jeans.

 

[Jenny]

My sugestion to grooms is never dry your spouse's favorite jeans.

That's VERY sound advice.

 

[Uncle-A]

My sugestion to grooms is never dry your spouse's favorite jeans.

I have no problem helping with the laundry as long as it is my laundry. Because I know that if something of hers didn't come out exactly like she wants it I would never here the end of it.