iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum

Unbelievable! A MUST HAVE tool for everyone,...

Strengths: Returns to docking station for charging or when full. Very good cleaning capability, quiet operation, long battery life. Slips under couch & beds with perimeter aprons/fringe & over tresholds and rugs

Weakness: Stops, but doesn't reverse when senses a drop-off/step. Still need to be around if it gets stuck in a tight spot or grabs a cord.

I've been researching this vacuum for many years and final purchase my first robot. The 500 Series (actually bought model 535 through Home Shopper's Network at $215 with first time shopper discount), is one amazing tool! The technology and suction power of this unit is unbelievable, and I couldn't wait to do the whole house. My house is primarily wood floors, but there are area rugs and we have a...

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Family loves it

Strengths: Quiet and efficient. Goes where normal vacuums don't.

Weakness: Can't do inside corners.

I have been looking at these since we got a long-haired cat. We love the cat but are growing tired of the puffs of hair that kick up occasionally despite our vacuuming. When a great deal came along on the Roomba, I thought I would give one a shot making sure the return policy was easy at the store. I didn't tell my family I was getting one because I thought it seemed kind of frivolous and I had...

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Absolutely Incredible

Strengths: Quiet, gentle on furniture, THOROUGH, Cool Looking

Weakness: The whole point is it will clean while you do something else. I end up watching it the whole cycle, so it doesn't do me much good :)

We had a Discovery Roomba before this and they made some major improvements! This vacuum is whisper quiet compared to our Discovery. It also does a phenomenal job. It's really great how the roomba finds it's way home to charge after a day's hard work. This Roomba also seems to have a much improved battery life over our last roomba and can hold a lot more dirt/dust. I wouldn't hesitate to...

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More powerful more afordable

Strengths: Heavier, more powerful, anti bumping sensor reduce the speed before hitting the wall. much quieter than previous modle.

Weakness: harder to clean the brush, accessories cost much higher than 400's.

I love the 500's model, you can tell a lot imporvment than 400's, I had 400 discovery model, will buy one more for my sister! Love it!!! well done iRobot Rommba 500's model, and thanks HSN offer great deal.

Great little toy that does the job

Strengths: Cleans rooms effectively, easy to maintain

Weakness: Expensive

I bought this for my mom for mother's day and she absolutely loves it. When you first get it you have to charge the battery for 16 hours. Once the charging is done you can set it loose to clean your house. It comes with 2 virtual walls so you can limit where it can go. It cleans very well and picks up dirt from carpet or hard floors. It is fun to watch it do its thing.

Don't know what to do without it..

Strengths: All on itself! Doing a good job of cleaning.

Weakness: So far so good. Not much complaint.

We bought the Roomba becuase when you look at the price for a good vacuum sweeper, you are looking at about the same cost and you still have to push it yourself! The Roomba really does seem to have a personality of it's own and endears itself to you. It's wonderful to have clean floors all the time and know that the roomba is always ready to work, whether we are or not. One thing to note is that...

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Roomba is awesome

Strengths: It cleans the wood, tile or carpet, it also does a really good job picking up pets hair, especially if you have pets. Quieter than pervious models

Weakness: It gets stuck once in a while and you need to be there to help it out. It can't reach the corners.

This is my 2nd Roomba, and I have to say I am quite impressed. The robot does quite well with moving around furniture and it has dealt well with pet hair. I would guess we have to clean the brushes more often than a pet-free house.