I am debating between this one and the iRobot Roomba 655 Pet Series sold by Costco. Is 655 a special model made only for Costco?
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Almost. The 655 is a 650 specially packaged for Costco that contains a few extra accessories in the box that apparently the 650 doesn't. With the Costco 655 you get Extra Brush Set, Extra Filter Set, Round Brush Cleaning Tool, Flat Brush Cleaning Tool, none of which come in the 650 (according to the comparison charts).
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Here's an on line comparison. http://vacuumcleanerreviewszone.com/irobot-roomba-650-vs-655-whats-the-difference-863.html
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I think it is definitely overpriced - plus I emailed customer service about an issue i am having with it after 1 yr (the on/off button does not work so to turn it on and off I need to unplug/plug it in ) and they never even responded! If you have hardwood floors a cheaper vacuum would be fine I am sure - I think this is more for carpets and ppl with dogs/cats to get anything out of its "pet" features. The bristle brush does turn off but I also have a Dyson that does as well - get a cheaper one and just suck the seeds up with an attachment- save yourself the $ . Also, not sure how strong you are but this is VERY heavy to carry and very difficult to push on plush carpets even when using the correct setting. I think it is definitely overpriced - plus I emailed customer service about an issue i am having with it after 1 yr (the on/off button does not work so to turn it on and off I need to unplug/plug it in ) and they never even responded! If you have hardwood floors a cheaper vacuum would be fine I am sure - I think this is more for carpets and ppl with dogs/cats to get anything out of its "pet" features. The bristle brush does turn off but I also have a Dyson that does as well - get a cheaper one and just suck the seeds up with an attachment- save yourself the $ . Also, not sure how... » Read More I think it is definitely overpriced - plus I emailed customer service about an issue i am having with it after 1 yr (the on/off button does not work so to turn it on and off I need to unplug/plug it in ) and they never even responded! If you have hardwood floors a cheaper vacuum would be fine I am sure - I think this is more for carpets and ppl with dogs/cats to get anything out of its "pet" features. The bristle brush does turn off but I also have a Dyson that does as well - get a cheaper one and just suck the seeds up with an attachment- save yourself the $ . Also, not sure how strong you are but this is VERY heavy to carry and very difficult to push on plush carpets even when using the correct setting. « Show Less
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My local Costco has the 60st30 for $1199 (plus 2 year warranty) so I am most likely going for that for bang for the buck. If I can get the 65st30 for $1499 or less I'll go for that. I expect to make my purchase in 2 weeks max.
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Search for "Roomba dog" on YouTube. You'll see a variety of behaviors, from ignoring the Roomba, to barking at it continuously, to turning it on and off incessantly.We have 14 cats. Only about 5 have shown any interest in our Roomba (though the others avoid it, in a placid sort of way). Only one has done more than watch it. I should mention, though, that they are all used to automated litter boxes.
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I had mine for three months before return it. During that time, it returned to the base about twelve times. It has problem in the dark as it seem. I have the irobot 780 for six months now and the robot found the base everytime. If you run it at night, I would go with the irobot. Irobot have 15 percent off their 800 series now.
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Maybe a year? Always had issues with mine and I've had two roombas. I wish I would have bought a different brand. Make sure you clean it thoroughly after each use.
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I just returned my Bissel to Costco. We had had a Bissel for over 30 years...used the Bissell 9400 twice never could get suction, which meant extremely wet carpets. The Bissel hotline told me to take it back. The tools were falling out and it felt cheap with too much plastic. I'm also looking out of desperation at the Hoover Agility. Good Luck!
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I love my Roomba! I would prefer to have the new one 800 series because I have long hair and it tangles more than the new one does, but I love it anyway. I have a cat and so we do appreciate the HEPA. I take them out and knock them over the trash can several times before I put in a new one. This machine does keep our unit dust free. I have so much less dusting now than before I got it. I hope this helps with your decision.
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I also have three dogs and was given a Roomba for Christmas. You WILL still have to use your regular old vaccuum even though you have a Roomba. It will probably be great on your hardwood floors--likely a big help. However, on the carpet, it will probably just do 'maintenance-quality', picking up quite a bit of hair, but still not replacing a good manual vaccumming. (But hey, every little bit helps when have multiple pets). I run mine every day, and I appreciate its ability to perform damage-control every day with the "kids'" daily shedding, supplemented by my own once or twice a week regular vaccuuming. I empty the bin every time it completes a cycle. It only takes two seconds. If you try to run it will a full bin, it won't be able to pick up anything very well, just like a regular vaccuum. One more very important thing-- since you have pets, you'll have to be extra dilligent about cleaning the brush and the rubber thing next to brush. The brush is relatively easy to clean with the cleaning tool, but the rubber thing next to the brush can get hair wrapped around these tricky grooves next to its wheels--its kind of time consuming, but if you don't keep those things clean than its bad for the Roomba. Oh, and for other pet people out there, I was at Roomba's website the other day and they have now came out with a Roomba for homes with pets, so you may want to look into that if you are considering buying a Roomba. The Roomba Sage for Pets is like 219.00, and the Roomba Discovery for Pets is around 300.00. The brushes are supposed to be easier to clean than the standard Roomba.
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Don't listen to the marketing - ALL the Roombas are exactly the same inside. The only difference is the colour of the plastic, and in the case of the least expensive model, the number of buttons on the top. The accesories are what differentiate the models.Since you have hardwood floors, I personally would very much discourage you from getting a Roomba. It uses a bristle brush which WILL scratch most waxed wood floors. A better option would be an Electrolux Trilobite which uses a soft rubbered brush instead. If you have pressed wood with an acrylic finish, either would be okay.
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I think Roomba does an exceptional job of cleaning up my dog's hair. I run it most in the rooms that she spends time in. Roomba finds hair that I can't even see. It's better to run it more often than less. My longer hair gets wound up on the brush, but my dog's shorter hair goes right into the bin and is easily emptied.
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I don't know for sure about Scooba. I don't have one. But I have a Roomba. It is very very good at detecting stairs. I have stairs that it goes past all the time, very close to its docking station and it has never fallen down them. I also took it out one time and had it clean my front porch. Stairs,plus all the edges have no rails. It didn't fall. It also cleaned my sofas and didn't fall off. I'm not saying it will never happen, but the sensors look like they do a good job. As for cats, I have 2 of them. They don't particularly like the Roomba, but they don't hate it, either. One of them kind of ignores it, and one of them watches it closely and jumps out of its way when it comes close. I have heard that the Scooba is quieter than the Roomba. I don't see a problem
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Yes. Amazon shows it as a replacement battery for 500, 600, & 700 series. Specs and form match up to my eyes. My experience is that Roomba runs about 90 minutes on it and cleans 1200 sqft with no problem.
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So it sounds like the roomba comes first or only. There seems to be more than one model. Which one should I buy for all linoleum and enormous fluffy dog hair piles.(Could be lesser piles if roombaed regularly) Please advise. Thanks.
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yes, the side brush is compatible with all 500, 600, and 700 series - iRobot Roomba.
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The original that came with the product lasted a year or more if I remember correctly and that was with a good bit of use. I ordered another one from Roomba and it did not last but a couple of months. They sent a replacement, but the same thing happened. It sat unused for numerous months until I decided to give this company a try. So far so good but it's only been a month. So hard to tell at this point. Ask me again in a few months! Hard to beat though as it was about 1/3 the price.
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Thanks Donna,I was mostly concerned about the remote and home base so it's good to hear that they're included. I hope you enjoy your new roomba. They really should update this listing to include that information.