Roomba 560 (iRobot Roomba 560)

Member Name: panamahat

Product:	iRobot Roomba 560
Date:	16/01/09 (91 review reads)
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Advantages: Cleans thoroughly

Disadvantages: Some advance preparation needed

I have been using my Roomba 560 for nine months and I am very pleased with it. The (few) downsides are that you have to tidy up for it (yes, I know I should anyway!) and protect it from things which rip the arms off its 'daisy wheel' We are on our third revolving brush, because I found that he gets tangled with the electric storage heaters - I now fence off any hazards. We had to send it back once because the motor burnt out - beware, the filter needs cleaning very frequently. However, the company were fine about it, collected, replaced the motor and delivered all at no cost. I have slight misgivings about how durable it will be long term, but so far it's a terrific boon.

I have the advanced model with a timer, virtual wall and light house. The timer might be useful if you are out all day. I did use it to start with, but it's simpler just to press 'start'. The virtual wall keeps the robot out of trouble, but the 'lighthouse' enabling it to go to new rooms, is awkward. He gets behind door, pushes them closed, then can't get out again. - the basic model would be just as good.

It's very hard to refer to him as 'it'. He rapidly becomes one of the family - we call ours Robbie and he has a very cheerful disposition.

Summary: Does a tedious chore in a happy and efficient manner

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