Out of the 5 Roomba models available which one would you folks recommend the most? I am a first time potential roomba buyer... I have hardwood floors and two small carpets.. one red and one light brown in color. I also have lesser time than before to vaccuum the floors... I am confused about the which Roomba model I should go for... Other than accessories is there any difference between the Roomba Red, Roomba Sage and Discovery... Do other users of Roomba recommend the additional 100$ for Discovery if they are all indeed very similar.. Any thoughts would be super helpful Out of the 5 Roomba models available which one would you folks recommend the most? I am a first time potential roomba buyer... I have hardwood floors and two small carpets.. one red and one light... » Read More Out of the 5 Roomba models available which one would you folks recommend the most? I am a first time potential roomba buyer... I have hardwood floors and two small carpets.. one red and one light brown in color. I also have lesser time than before to vaccuum the floors... I am confused about the which Roomba model I should go for... Other than accessories is there any difference between the Roomba Red, Roomba Sage and Discovery... Do other users of Roomba recommend the additional 100$ for Discovery if they are all indeed very similar.. Any thoughts would be super helpful « Show Less
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I'm test driving a roomba now and like it, but after reading all the comments (and yours about the hardwoods) I'm worried. The trilobite is SO expensive!
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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 don't know. What I do know is this: The ROOMBA is a far far better machine. I have one of these units just sitting after trying it, and immediately went out and bought another new Roomba.
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Last Christmas, we bought the 780-which works great. However, I have long blonde hair and it would tangle around the rollers. The 780 comes with a cleaning tool, so that you can easily cut it off...but it was kind of annoying. I ended up taking it to work and bought the new 880 for the house. We also have dogs at the house. The 880 is AWESOME. It's virtually maintenance free, with the exception of emptying out the collection tray. It also is a lot quieter than the 780. Overall, the rubber rollers seem to pick up a lot more dirt, dust, and dog hair than the 780 did...and I would compare the 780 to the effectiveness of our Dyson Ball vacuum (yes, I know, I have purchased a lot of vacuums... I am kind of OCD like that!) Overall, I would highly suggest the 880 over the 780 iRobot. It simply works better.
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You know I did a lot of research before I finally purchased my Dyson and the best I've been able to determine the machine itself is the same. I've heard from others that the Animal has stiffer bristles in the motorized head but the two seemed the same to me in the store. The main difference (besides the color) appears to be what's included in the box. You get a different set of tools with the Allergy model than you do with the Animal. The Allergy comes with a soft dusting brush, matress tool and flexi crevice tool that add up to $89.97 purchased seperately. The Animal comes with a mini turbine head, low reach tool and a carpet cleaning kit with Zorb and Dysolv which add up to $145.96 purchased seperately. I think that's your difference in pricing. Hope this helps you out!
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It's too bad no one has replied to your post - I have the same question! I can only tell you that I currently have a Dyson (w/ all hardwood floors & two cats) and I am not impressed. Good luck.
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Roomba works very well on wood and laminate floors! It works in a consistent pattern to pick up dirt and debris without leaving marks behind. I have multiple pets and it always picks up hair and dirt well. The bin fills quickly, so one must check often to assure maximum sweeping action. It also must have a pretty obstacle free floor to work most efficiently. If you move stuff around a lot or have lots of clutter, that impedes Roomba's ability to work by memory and it may appear to bump around randomly in this situation. Love Roomba and even purchased a Scuba after my Roomba purchase.
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I find dyson to be exceptional on low profile rug / hardwood floor. When it comes to house carpet.. I think you are better off using vacuum with motorized brushes instead of vacuum/air driven brush.
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Thank you for your email to Hammacher Schlemmer. The 880 Roomba is quieter. faster ,cleans better, less maintenance , emptyies less often than the 780 model. I hope this information helps you. If you need further assistance please contact us. Thank you.
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I really want to know which one to buy, also. I have two 80 lb. Golden Retrievers (and a psycho cat that shows up occasionally LOL). Does anyone have advice on the differences between the two models, and/or which is better? I have an average sized house; 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. All rooms, except the kitchen and baths, are carpeted. And of course, I have the two large (and always shedding) Goldens!
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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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http://youtu.be/Ll4qKt4Jz00 This will help to explain some differences on video, also DC40It is easy to empty out the vacuum's canister. The roller ball makes this machine easy to maneuver while limiting what the vacuum can go under like couches and beds. The DC40 lets you turn off the brush bar when you are vacuuming hardwood floors. There are complaints that the DC40 has a high pitched whine, though it is quieter than competing vacuums. Cons The DC40's cord length is only 25 feet. The DC41's cord goes an extra ten feet. You may end up unplugging and plugging back in the DC40 as you clean a room. Its bin only holds 0.42 gallons of dirt and debris. If you are cleaning a dirty room, you may have to empty it more than once. The bin doesn't attach as securely as prior Dyson vacuum versions like the DC25. The machine has such powerful suction that it sometimes stalls on shag rugs. The DC41The DC41 is designed for people who own animals. It does a great job picking up cat and dog hair. You have to clean out the suction chamber regularly to maintain its strong suction. It is also supposed to be able to handle more types of flooring than the DC40. This vacuum also has a wider cleaner head, so you'll need fewer passes to clean the floor. The DC41 has a larger bin at just over half a gallon. This vacuum also has about 10% more suction power. This vacuum has auto-leveling wheels to help it get all carpet or tile equally well. The DC41 doesn't need to be adjusted when you transition from carpet to tile or hardwood floors. Cons The power cord is not retractable like earlier Dyson versions. And while this is the latest edition of the vacuum, it lacks the headlight earlier versions often had. The vacuum wand doesn't have much reach. If you want to use the vacuum wand, you have to attach a crevice tool to the hose which adds to the time it takes to vacuum corners and crevices. And then, because the crevice tool is seven inches wide, it doesn't fit into the small nooks and crannies that need to be vacuumed out the most.
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I have both the Scooba and the Hoover Floormate. I got the Floormate about 4 years ago. It definitely beats mopping by hand. But it still takes a lot of time, and unless you do it very slowly, doesn't pick up everything (dirt, water). If your floor is VERY dirty, as mine always was, you can spend a lot of time for a mediocre result. With the Scooba, however, there's a HUGE difference. Since the Scooba does everything for me, I clean my floors MUCH more frenquently. So they're cleaner to begin with, but the Scooba also does a better job scrubbing. This is because, at least on my floor, some of the solution gets left behind until the Scooba comes around for the next pass, so the dirt gets "soaked" and comes up more readily. With the Floormate, you can't really soak the floor unless you put down solution with the machine off, then wait, and then vacuum it up. If I had to choose, I would ABSOLUTELY go with the Scooba. I even thought about getting rid of the Floormate now that I have the Scooba, but I'll keep it around for big spills and such. Hope this helps!
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There's a lot of factors to consider. Roomba does a pretty good job of getting into corners because it has a side brush. Roomba is also much more tenacious, to a point where it's just brutal on your walls, furniture and carpet. Cleaning the sidebrush can be a pain when hair gets wrapped around it. You need to remove a screw and pop the brush off, then tweeze out the hair. Roomba will also clean for much longer than is necessary; going over the same areas repeatedly. I find this to be extremely annoying personally. Neato doesn't have a sidebrush. I thought this would be a major shortcoming of the Neato, but it turns out it's not been an issue at all. The laser guidance allows the Neato to get right up close to walls and corners. It's crazy; beyond anything I ever expected of a robot vac. Neato cleans more methodically and it has a much stronger suction so it does a good job of not missing any spots without having to use a brute force approach like Roomba. If you want the best robot vac on the market then get the Neato. The biggest negative for Neato right now is the price.
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Go to the Roomba website. They still have all the old models pictured and tell which batteries work. I think you should also double check with the seller's list of model numbers that use the battery you're thinking of buying.
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i have a virtual wall left over from my 400 series red roomba. are you stating that the dirt dog will be sensitive to the virtual walls? also, does anyone know if it will scratch or mark hardwood floors? my red roomba has gone to roomba heaven, but if anyone wants it for parts, let me know. i have a remote and home base.UPDATE: i received my dawg a couple of days ago, and i give 5 woofs up for fido. the old home base works with the dawg...he just parked all by himself. i would give him a treat for that one. the remote turns him on too, and the virtual wall keeps him from straying. so, all the goodies work and he doesn't scatch the bamboo hard floors! i have a virtual wall left over from my 400 series red roomba. are you stating that the dirt dog will be sensitive to the virtual walls? also, does anyone know if it will scratch or mark hardwood floors? my red roomba has gone to roomba heaven, but if anyone wants it for parts, let me know. i have a remote and home base.UPDATE: i received my dawg a couple of days ago, and i give 5 woofs up for fido. the old home base works with the dawg...he just parked all by himself. i would give him a treat for that one. the remote turns him on too, and the virtual wall keeps him from straying. so,... » Read More i have a virtual wall left over from my 400 series red roomba. are you stating that the dirt dog will be sensitive to the virtual walls? also, does anyone know if it will scratch or mark hardwood floors? my red roomba has gone to roomba heaven, but if anyone wants it for parts, let me know. i have a remote and home base.UPDATE: i received my dawg a couple of days ago, and i give 5 woofs up for fido. the old home base works with the dawg...he just parked all by himself. i would give him a treat for that one. the remote turns him on too, and the virtual wall keeps him from straying. so, all the goodies work and he doesn't scatch the bamboo hard floors! « Show Less
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What is he difference between the MC-CG917 and MC-CG397? If the 937 has controls on the handle and better suction at the corners of the carpet attachment, then that is the one I want. I have a very small apartment and must be able to get under and around immovable furniture. I would also like to buy an extension house. The houses on vacuums are always too short.
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I have to vacuum everyday in our new house. It is smaller than our old house but because it is smaller the fur from our 3 dogs and 6 cats has less places to hide. So we have hair balls everywhere. We purchased a Rowenta last year and had two problems with it and had to have it replaced twice. We now have a Hoover and so far (2 months) it is great!!! The battery lasts until it dies and there is a new one ready to take it's place. Ver powerful and works great on carpets and hardwoods. Just love it. What else can I say?