4.3 stars on average from Buzzillions.
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_456139_irobot_roomba_530_vacuuming_robot_reviews

and 85/100 from Alatest.
http://alatest.com/reviews/vacuum-reviews/irobot-roomba-530/po3-53041241,340/

what are the chances this vacuum is going to scratch my baseboards and walls? How accurate is the sensor?

Does anyone have this in white and do white roombas stay clean/are they hard to clean? You figure white may not be the best idea for something that is always supposed to be in dirt...

here's a manual

May I inquire as to how a Roomba is 'refurbished'?

I do need a new (to me) Roomba.

How long does it run on one charge?

I have this unit and love it! Just be aware that there is some easy regular maintenance required (clean the filter, clean the rollers). No one likes to vacuum in our home and now, we don't have to!

FROOGLED

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=iRobot+Roomba+530+refurb&spell=1&oi=spell

As soon as Dyson comes out with a roomba competitive model I'll buy one. Until then pass...

Ok, jokes aside. I have a few virtual walls and a remote from my now defunct Roomba 415, and really looking for another Roomba to replace the dead one...

Will those walls and remote work with 500 series?

Anyone?

If I could only know the impedance!!!

its web site shows alot!

http://store.irobot.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2804958

i got this one new from woot 1 year ago for $20 more. it's great; works well. however i've had to replace the side brush (standard maintenence) and the brush assembly (brushes underneath stopped spinning; were covered by warrenty) considering an upgrade to a higher 500 series next time woot has one.

Does it work on tile floors?

Does anyone know the life expectancy of the battery?

Got one off Woot 2 months ago. Love it. Wife loves it even more.

ravenmasterq wrote:May I inquire as to how a Roomba is 'refurbished'?

How is a computer refurbished?
How is a TV refurbished?
How is a monitor refurbished?
How are you refurbished?

Good stuff, but typo? The average rating on Buzzillions is 4.3, not 3.5. And it's currently the #1 ranked robotic vacuum. Woot!

EDIT: saw that you just fixed it...

jessiebyrd004 wrote:4.3 stars on average from Buzzillions.
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_456139_irobot_roomba_530_vacuuming_robot_reviews

and 85/100 from Alatest.
http://alatest.com/reviews/vacuum-reviews/irobot-roomba-530/po3-53041241,340/

LEM- wrote:Ok, jokes aside. I have a few virtual walls and a remote from my now defunct Roomba 415, and really looking for another Roomba to replace the dead one...

Will those walls and remote work with 500 series?

Anyone?

The virtual walls will work fine. Not sure about the remote (I never use them with the Roombas).

prateeko wrote:Does anyone have this in white and do white roombas stay clean/are they hard to clean? You figure white may not be the best idea for something that is always supposed to be in dirt...

My first woot was this exact same Roomba. I love it. I've had no issues with it being white and being more dirty or anything.


@the person asking about scratching baseboards
I've had no scratching from it bumping into the walls. It's pretty sensitive and doesn't try to head butt through the walls. Just a gentle bump then it turns and tries a different direction.

You can always put it upside down in ront of your best chair and scratch your feet effortlessly!!

Is this the model programmed to find Sarah Conner?

i would get it if it could climb stairs

does anyone know how well does it work with dog hair. My little beagle shelty sheds hardcore.

If it works well with dog hair/dander, i'm in. Anyone have an animal with one of these?

LEM- wrote:Ok, jokes aside. I have a few virtual walls and a remote from my now defunct Roomba 415, and really looking for another Roomba to replace the dead one...

Will those walls and remote work with 500 series?

Anyone?

Nope...500 series accessories are not compatible with 400 series.

wootevil wrote:How long does it run on one charge?

1-2 hours depending on the amount of scaffolding it's picking up and the type of flooring (carpet = less battery time)

yeawuteva wrote:what are the chances this vacuum is going to scratch my baseboards and walls? How accurate is the sensor?

Pretty slim. It usually just barely hits or bumps the baseboards. If you have painted baseboards, it might be more of a problem, because [aint scratches show more easily than varnished/stained baseboards.

I had this roomba bought for me as a gift the last time it was on woot and I must say I'm quite pleased with it. The one pitfall, and as far as I know this applies to all roombas, is that it hates dark carpets! The way the cliff sensors work it thinks that dark carpets are a cliff and it will avoid them and sometimes get stuck on them.

Irobot acknowledges this is an issue but has no fix to offer. The only fix that I've seen in various forums is to tape over the sensors thereby disabling them and turning your roomba into a lemming. (something that I still haven't gotten to work quite right and I wouldn't advise trying if you live in a multi-story house.)

What's the deepest carpet these can effectively work in? I just moved and the carpet in my new pad is oh-so-plush...

I got this the last time it came up on woot for like $160 I think it was. Awesome purchase, it makes such a big difference and works great. I had it run 3 times a day the first two days and then about once every day after that to clean my whole 2 bedroom apartment. Grab em while you can, my carpets look way better ( I have a nice standup vacuum i used to use) but this works way better since it cleans in multiple directions and i was too lazy and would only go one way. Finds its way back to base 4/5 times probably, if it doesnt no big deal.. just pick it up and move it.

hotkeys wrote:If I could only know the impedance!!!

The impe dance is just a variation on the foxtrot. Not that hard to learn...

I've got one of these - and I LOVE it.

Runs for about 30-45 minutes on one charge and picks up all the dirt, grass and dog and cat hair effortlessly. Would highly recommend to anyone who hates to sweep or vacuum.

Rabid7 wrote:Does it work on tile floors?

Yes, mine goes well between my tiled kitchen floor, my hardwood floor, and my area rugs. Sometimes it catches on the edge of small rugs that don't weigh enough to hold themselves in place, but everything else it handles fine.

I have two Roombas already. This model and a cheaper version. I'm tempted to buy ANOTHER one right now, but finances say otherwise.

From an owner of 2 roombas, you won't be disappointed.

bpichman wrote:does anyone know how well does it work with dog hair. My little beagle shelty sheds hardcore.

If it works well with dog hair/dander, i'm in. Anyone have an animal with one of these?

Works great on dog hair! I have two dogs and it cleans the hair up nicely!

DCno10 wrote:here's a manual

Awesome manual, thanks

How about its height dimensions? Anyone know?

what abt battery? is it APS or regular?

LEM- wrote:Ok, jokes aside. I have a few virtual walls and a remote from my now defunct Roomba 415, and really looking for another Roomba to replace the dead one...

Will those walls and remote work with 500 series?

Anyone?

No they won't.