Comments on: iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Review http://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/ Tech News and Reviews Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:58:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Davehttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-190518 Dave Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:17:31 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-190518 Considering the Irobot advertising on this page, is your analysis slightly biased towards the product?? I'm guessing so, taking into account for some negative criticism by everyone about the product except you, (it's obvious that it can't clean the drapes or ceiling or stairs, that is not criticism) Considering the Irobot advertising on this page, is your analysis slightly biased towards the product??
I’m guessing so, taking into account for some negative criticism by everyone about the product except you, (it’s obvious that it can’t clean the drapes or ceiling or stairs, that is not criticism)

]]> By: Pet Vacuumshttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-171357 Pet Vacuums Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:49:36 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-171357 I have an older version (Roomba 530) and it's still working fine. It's great at picking up pet hairs as long as you empty the container regularly. Also good at cleaning from carpet to hardwood floors. My only complaint is the side brush breaks often. I have an older version (Roomba 530) and it’s still working fine. It’s great at picking up pet hairs as long as you empty the container regularly. Also good at cleaning from carpet to hardwood floors. My only complaint is the side brush breaks often.

]]> By: Christine Byrumhttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-170217 Christine Byrum Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:43:58 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-170217 We were very happy with our 500 series for 2 yrs. Just about the second year it started only going in left and right circles, with no forward or backward movement. Calls to customer support were very disappointing. Was told that there was nothing they could for us since they have no service facilities and our only option was to buy a new unit. What kind of customer service is this?? How could they produce such an innovative and high quality product with no service facilities or repair procedures in mind. A fair comparison-if your car brakes down your only recourse is to buy a new one. We are contacting the NYS attorney general's office, and the consumer fraud bureau. Think long and hard before purchasing this product. We were very happy with our 500 series for 2 yrs. Just about the second year it started only going in left and right circles, with no forward or backward movement. Calls to customer support were very disappointing. Was told that there was nothing they could for us since they have no service facilities and our only option was to buy a new unit. What kind of customer service is this?? How could they produce such an innovative and high quality product with no service facilities or repair procedures in mind. A fair comparison-if your car brakes down your only recourse is to buy a new one. We are contacting the NYS attorney general’s office, and the consumer fraud bureau. Think long and hard before purchasing this product.

]]> By: Dorothyhttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-170202 Dorothy Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:37:45 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-170202 The problem i have is the brushes keep falling off. I have had the530 for less than a month, and it has lost 4 brushes. The problem i have is the brushes keep falling off. I have had the530 for less than a month, and it has lost 4 brushes.

]]> By: ASUS ECleaner Robot Vacuum Revealedhttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-165170 ASUS ECleaner Robot Vacuum Revealed Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:44 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-165170 [...] with LG creating the RoboKing, Neato creating the Neato XV11 both of which are set to tackle the Roomba. ASUS have also revealed a new robot vacuum called the ECleaner which also is aimed at tackling the [...] [...] with LG creating the RoboKing, Neato creating the Neato XV11 both of which are set to tackle the Roomba. ASUS have also revealed a new robot vacuum called the ECleaner which also is aimed at tackling the [...]

]]> By: keith sheehanhttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-162576 keith sheehan Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:35:10 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-162576 In your review, you forgot to mention how long the batteries last, which is another problem with the 530. The batteries they give you with the unit, when you buy it, is probably the cheap ones and last less then a year. The top quality batteries will cost you $138.00 CAD with shipping and handling. In your review, you forgot to mention how long the batteries last, which is another problem with the 530. The batteries they give you with the unit, when you buy it, is probably the cheap ones and last less then a year. The top quality batteries will cost you $138.00 CAD with shipping and handling.

]]> By: Matthewhttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-141144 Matthew Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:43:51 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-141144 Not tried it on pet hair unfortunately although the brushes do need to be cleaned quite often if you have long hair that drops on the floor. It certainly picks up that sort of hair. Not tried it on pet hair unfortunately although the brushes do need to be cleaned quite often if you have long hair that drops on the floor. It certainly picks up that sort of hair.

]]> By: Lisahttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-141132 Lisa Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:10 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-141132 How is it with pet hair. I have a cat and my current vacuum sucks at getting up all the hair she has shed. How is it with pet hair. I have a cat and my current vacuum sucks at getting up all the hair she has shed.

]]> By: Roomba Arthttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-127082 Roomba Art Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:15:26 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-127082 [...] Roomba Robot Vacuum cleaners normally have the job of cleaning the carpets of your home and then docking to charge ready for the next scheduled task of cleaning your carpet again. Well, that’s what I thought till I came across this funky flickr group who use long-exposure photography to capture their vacuums randomly roaming around their carpets. [...] [...] Roomba Robot Vacuum cleaners normally have the job of cleaning the carpets of your home and then docking to charge ready for the next scheduled task of cleaning your carpet again. Well, that’s what I thought till I came across this funky flickr group who use long-exposure photography to capture their vacuums randomly roaming around their carpets. [...]

]]> By: Roomba Robot Vac responds to Emotionshttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-113055 Roomba Robot Vac responds to Emotions Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:10:08 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-113055 [...] Roomba Robot Vacuum cleaner is normally used to clean your carpets automatically. However, a group of researchers over [...] [...] Roomba Robot Vacuum cleaner is normally used to clean your carpets automatically. However, a group of researchers over [...]

]]> By: Matthewhttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-89127 Matthew Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:02:46 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-89127 @cc - I find it does an extremely good job of the carpets in our home. The only downsides is that it doesn't do stairs and you have to make sure everything in your living room is out of the way (which is your mother is a neat freak it wont be a problem). I am just impressed with what it does.One other downside is that you generally have to empty it every couple of days and it requires a bit more maintenance then a regular vacuum in that you need to clean sensors once in a while and clean out dust caught in the wheels. That's not often though. @cc – I find it does an extremely good job of the carpets in our home. The only downsides is that it doesn’t do stairs and you have to make sure everything in your living room is out of the way (which is your mother is a neat freak it wont be a problem). I am just impressed with what it does.

One other downside is that you generally have to empty it every couple of days and it requires a bit more maintenance then a regular vacuum in that you need to clean sensors once in a while and clean out dust caught in the wheels. That’s not often though.

]]> By: cchttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-89125 cc Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:59:39 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-89125 Does the irobot roomba skipp parts of the floor and does it really clean well? i mean my mother is a neat freak and if it doesn't clean well then i just waisted my money Does the irobot roomba skipp parts of the floor and does it really clean well? i mean my mother is a neat freak and if it doesn’t clean well then i just waisted my money

]]> By:   iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Review by CrowdSpirithttp://www.gadgetvenue.com/irobot-roomba-530-vacuum-review-05175441/comment-page-1/#comment-32558   iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Review by CrowdSpirit Wed, 21 May 2008 06:28:19 +0000 http://www.gadgetvenue.com/?p=5769#comment-32558 [...] are you interested by a Vacuum Review, it’s here [...] [...] are you interested by a Vacuum Review, it’s here [...]

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