Hello guys....share your Irobot here...regarding where your buy...price....problem....anything.....

i'm using Irobot Scooba...buy from amazon..so far so good except the battery dry after 30min....maybe because of voltage converter (220v to 110 v) is not suitable...or maybe battery problem...now i'm buying new battery from ebay...

More Irobot video :
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type...ch_query=irobot


This post has been edited by aremad9: Jun 18 2009, 09:55 PM


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cool. do post some pics! i wanted to buy the isobot but the price is still too high

Yeah,,,the price still to high if u buy in Malaysia or Singapore....try google in Malaysia website...for Roomba 530 the selling price is rm 1300..but in US you can get roomba 560 model with same price combine with postage and duty import.....

You can check the different of these model on http://store.irobot.com/home/index.jsp

cheers

I recently purchased scooba 330 from US. I used 240-110v 70w power converter and the power converter was kaput after a few minutes. Anyone can help?

What i know is power converter is for electric appliances, and power step down transformer can use for electric and electronic appliance.

efficiency for converter around 60% to 70% that mean 100 watt converter suitable for below 60 to 70 watt appliance. that mean for your case you should buy >100 watt voltage converter.....

i suggest you buy voltage transformer instead of voltage converter....because transformer can use for electric and electronic for continuous usage but voltage converter only for electric appliance and short usage of time.

Hi all.

Interesting discussion you have here. I'm buying a US set of Roomba 560. Any suggestion on any brand of good transformer?And any tips on the Roomba as well? Heard that it's a high-maintenance freak.

Thanks.

Bought Roomba 560, US model and was using it for over month now.

No complains here, just empty the dust bin roller, dust filter once a week. Wipe dust off with wet cloth, 5-7 mins, you're done!

Using it to clean master bedroom, living room and daughter's room, 3 times a week.

Loved the auto docking to re-charge....so sci-fi

where did you buy it from?
any import duty charge by our custom?

i'm thinking of getting it from amazon or some other online retail.

visiting some singapore forum, seem that some modify their charger or buy a local set charger for better reliability.

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Added on September 4, 2009, 3:27 pmso u using the original clorox solution?
any alternative solution to use?

scooba is nice, but the only thing holding me back is the availability of the clorox solution..

This post has been edited by Broadica: Sep 4 2009, 03:27 PM

May i know Roomba or Scooba are more suitable for cleaning typical Malaysian room ah?

Have been running the Roomba Discovery, 535, 560 & Scooba 380 for a year plus without issues


AFAIK the Clorox Scooba solution is only available in US, the international retailers in other countries do not carry them.

Have tried various solutions, Mr Clean, AJAX Fabuluso, Kiwi Kleen, Clorox Non-Bleach Floor Cleaner, and Kiwi Kleen seems to work best - not much foaming.


Suitability between Roomba & Scooba depends on your flooring and also needs, if you have mainly laminated flooring & parquet flooring then go for a Roomba, using Scooba on laminate floors will damage them due to moisture.

For regular cleaning of kitchen floor, Scooba works best as it cleans up whatever grease or liquid drippings on the floor.

If you live in a condo/high rise, best to go for a Roomba as your first robot.

This post has been edited by sherwin: Sep 22 2009, 04:48 PM

I see. Erm..i lazy mop the floor and also sweep the floor and i not from those high rise building/ condo. So which 1 suitable for me ? LOL

I bought my Roomba 560 through e-bay. With Shipping is like RM1388. Damn, the Malaysian Gov tax me RM400...

Anyway, it works great. I got a 200VA transformer to step down the voltage to 120V. I'm using it to sweep the floor everyday twice. My kids don't sneeze anymore.

Anyone bought scooba? I'm thinking to get one...

I'm thinking of getting a Roomba for my apartment. Is there a local distributor?

I saw that the irobot scooba only works with the clorox by irobot and will not work with plain water. not sure where to buy those... anyone try it with local clorox brand?

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Added on October 5, 2009, 6:18 pmYes but it is very expensive...

This post has been edited by Rubikian: Oct 5 2009, 06:18 PM

Checked out the local distributor today.
Only the 580 is available, and it's priced at a whopping RM2588!
Has anyone tried the locally-made Picabot yet?

This post has been edited by v1n0d: Oct 5 2009, 06:42 PM

Wow so expensive?? O.O How come local so expensive?

Dunno.
I'm checking out the Picabot next weekend. It doesn't have the virtual wall feature, but I doubt I'll be needing it anyway.

Picabot was being sold for $1488 during Homedec recently. Salesman said that compared to roomba, battery life is shorter and vacuuming power is also lower (cannot pick up peebles and screws, which he said is unlikely to be found in our homes anyway unlike Westerners). Picabot also has a special bulb to disinfect the floor (I'm not convinced though).

There's another brand, Oku San No, which is selling for less than 1k. Haven't seen it in action.

OO..
Oku San No?? Japanese brand?

Just bumped into a thread under

Lowyat.NET -> Trade Zone -> Bulk Orders [BULK] Auto Cleaner Intelligent Floor Vacuum, SORRY DUE TO WRONG PRICE QUOTED
forum.lowyat.net/topic/634901/+20

but last entry was June 08. It was offered for $800.

QUOTE(techm @ May 11 2008, 12:59 PM)
Hi guys
I got myself an Oku San No automatic vacuum cleaner drool.gif
Bought at Kepong Carrefour at RM 898.
Anyway here are my initial thoughts after 1 day of using it

Pros:
- It's pretty nifty & cute when u see it moving all over the house smile.gif
- Does its job of "general" cleaning.
- It auto recharges itself! smile.gif

Cons:
- It's round in shape, so don't expect it to properly clean corners of walls where it cant reach. Just a minor issue this is.
- It gets stuck along wires, or soft/light foot mats doh.gif . Make sure your floor is free of all these.
- It's kinda dumb...looks like its moving in random directions & in circles. I was hoping it had more intelligence built in (like creating an image of the room in its head)
- Haven't tested on the stairs, but it quite often falls off and gets stuck at drops of 4-5cm doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif . (I'm not sure if the edge sensor is working also??). Need to use the virtual wall feature to prevent it from falling over this area.
Quite a few cons, but I guess it's a "reasonable" price for such a new product.

My wife likes it a lot though. thumbup.gif

Anybody has seen how the iRobot compares to this?

QUOTE kbandito
Yes, RM400 if you get from the wholesaler in Malaysia.
China manufacturing cost is RM100+, plus import tax to Malaysia, the cost for local wholesaler is RM200+, they sell to retailer for RM400.
Solid info from my friend, he is selling this model.

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Added on October 9, 2009, 8:55 amJust came across my mind that this thread seems to have moved in another direction. Sorry for that, aremad9.

Anyway, if you can get the iroomba for $1,788 (quote rubikian) + transformer cost, its much better.

I personally have no faith in these "copy" products, espcially since the local distributors also earn high margin.

@sherwin
Earlier you suggested "Mr Clean, AJAX Fabuluso, Kiwi Kleen, Clorox Non-Bleach Floor Cleaner, and Kiwi Kleen" to replace the Clorox solution. All of them works ? Any recommendation for greasy floor ?

This post has been edited by liewpk: Oct 9 2009, 08:55 AM

hi there, any scooba & roomba owner can tell us which website or where did you all bought ur i-robot ?
i'm very interested in it !
anyone willing to share their experience about purchasing i-robot ?
some details like how much it cost, shipping cost, any tax charged, time taken to arrive.
thanks in advance !

I bought my Scooba at a very cheap price from a US site called www.woot.com. This site has one item per day deals so you will need to be very patient, checking back daily. They will occasionally have Scooba/Roomba on sale. You will need to use a US address though; eg. shipped to a friend or use a Borderlinx account. I don't think they ship internationally. A bit of a hassle but a Scooba can be yours at only USD$99; RM350. Note that you may get the refurbished set and it's the older model 5900/5800.

And regarding the cleaning solution, it's a bummer that we can't get a Scooba cleaning solution here. I find the solution really effective and cleans dirty floors very well! I tried Kiwi Kleen (blue one) and still find it foamy. The vacuum filter traps moisture, indicating the solution is still foamy.

Hi .
were you able to resolve this problem . Bought a scooba 330 recently with a US 110v power supply . does not work here ... any suggestions where to by a 240v one .

I wanna buy a roomba from the US, but what about our customs tax when it reaches our shores?

Same problem here. The 1st time charging works but subsequently I cannot fully charge, it stopped after 10mins. Is it battery or transformer-charger problem? Any solution or something can try out?

hi, im plan to get Scooba form my bz life.

You charge your roomba with dock or direct???? how you know it's stop charging????

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Added on May 30, 2010, 12:26 am try use DHL from USA....so far no tax charged to me......

This post has been edited by aremad9: May 30 2010, 12:26 AM

Thinking of getting a Rooba / Scooba from SIN ...

Just wondering - if get a Scooba, do I still need to vacumm beforehand ? i.e. does the Scooba do both the vacumming and washing function ??

Really no tax? Which site u bought from?

I am really interested to get a Roomba. I just came back from clinic coz my baby having sensitive nose problem due to dust. I must clean my house more often...

Yes....use comgateway or borderlinx...this company using DHL......

which seller u buy from i thought to bought 1 too... but.... outside is so exp...
i would like to buy online but i never try to do any transaction with oversea b4....

i just bought new refurbished irobot roomba 560 from ebay for USD69.99 only ( roughly RM223) with free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...#ht_3682wt_1137

i hope it's the real deal, the seller seems legit.

the refurbished unit from irobot website will cost you USD199.99 for old model 530
http://store.irobot.com/product/index.jsp?...rentPage=family

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Added on September 20, 2010, 10:49 pmi used to buy mobile phone using borderlinx which uses DHL, normally they will calculate the tax for you and charge your shipping cost including malaysia tax.
not sure on your case though.

This post has been edited by faizalmzain: Sep 20 2010, 10:49 PM

Hi, 'm interested to buy irobot.
Have you get your item?
Total is only RM223?
no tax?

Hi there, i would like to get one roomba 560 too or roomba 530..

I believe some gentlemen/ladies here have been using roomba for almost more than 2 years rite, may i know are they still running well?

do you guys buy for the parts (i.e brush, filter, side brush) when purchase the roomba?

i search thru ebay, there is roomba560 selling at RM1.4k+ with modified 240v, is this a good price? or quite high for it since it's a 2~3 yrs old model..

Thx..

This post has been edited by ZONX: Dec 17 2010, 03:35 PM

now which model is good

hi, everybody

i'm also using Roomba 560 & Scooba 380

it's work very well at all.

can refer my thread.

My Webpage

This post has been edited by kimsim: Apr 9 2011, 08:21 AM

hi all, which model should i go and the price please. thanks and appreciate ya.

Hi, you should check from my store for your info.

: http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/

Refer to here for roomba 560 offer : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1775793/+100

Thank you.

This post has been edited by kimsim: May 13 2011, 08:53 AM

have 1 extra unit
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1898032&hl

Hi, all

Currently my store do a Promotion, please find out here :
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1775793/+120

Visit my store : http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/

If you have interested, Please PM Me!

This post has been edited by kimsim: Jun 8 2011, 01:14 PM

Dear all,
iRobot Roomba 560 and accessories are now available in Lelong now for Buy Now and Auction.
You may visit www.robotismart.weebly.com

WTS : NEW Roomba 560 Remanufactured w Aerovac bin @ only RM 1300

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1978410&hl=

talked to a local supplier of irobot. very bad attitude. hope all aware of this supplier. ask more before confirm the deal. he foolished the customer by talking nonsense. be careful.

Just bought a iRobot 560 roomba pet series...must admit, its so much more powerful compared to the cap ayam one I previously own.

Any idea how much the power adapter cost? Cuz mine is US Voltage one...

iRobot Malaysia selling the adaptor at RM450. But, you can find cheaper at Lelong.

amazon sell the OEM version at US$25 only

Hi, maybe you all can visit my website here :

http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/

Thank you so much.

http://www.groupsmore.com/cities/multiple-...fneth-import--2

Any comment or review for this item??

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Added on September 28, 2011, 1:29 pmits freaking cheap with mopping feature...thinking 2 buy 1...

This post has been edited by buigia: Sep 28 2011, 01:29 PM

Do you believe this? Please take a looks at customer reviews before you purchase online.

They will send from out side country and the warranty dunno how they cover for you.
Incase any problem do you thing they can cover of feelback for you by instantly.

Ha ha. Right now got a lots ppl who buying and feels regret for in future servicing.

If the battery life only can taken 6 months do you thing this is worth to buy?

Thanks

ACE hardware 100w at RM 75

If your wanna get the completed 240v ready for your roomba & Scooba charger.

There is not need using any transformer to step down and the 240v ready to be switch 24h x 7 days so you do not worry about low voltage or error 5 again.

If your need any info please visit my : kimirobotstore.weebly.com
We're serve you better on after sales services as well, if your Any Scooba or roomba PCB failure or others etc,

Even roomba 400 series or Neato wheel break we can solve your problem as well.

Please just go to contact us & enquiry.

We can solve your problem as fast as we can.

Thank you

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Added on November 5, 2011, 6:41 amHi, good news

For our customer's can be add me in your Facebook account.

Kevin Liu: kevliu78@gmail.com

Can be more close or feedback instantly of your roomba or Scooba.

When you not free but still can leave a message
to Facebook.

Thank you

This post has been edited by kimsim: Nov 5 2011, 06:41 AM

Dear Kimsim,

Would there be any new year promotions for roomba /scooba?
Thank you.



SK_GK

Hi, if you wanna get Scooba I have stocks, only the roomba recently out of stocks

If you purchase both sure I can give you with discount.

Thanks

I didn't know got Roomba thread here in Lowyat. Of all places in hobbies section

Parents recently bought the 780 model, coz the house so big it became too difficult to clean all the floors. Amazing machine I would say! Very very smart can go back to its 'base' after it finish the job. Can find its way under the bed, table and chairs and get out safely.

If got a some issue,it is that our TV table is too high for its sensor to detect and too low for it physically go under it. Ended up stuck and have to be 'rescued'. So have to use the virtual wall to stop it from going near the table.

Ha ha, please paste something like rubber isolation tape at the bottom of table edge and block the roomba front bumper icon sensor to avoid for go under the table.

All can be find out at Daiso store.

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Added on January 7, 2012, 3:07 pmThe Mint Now in my store.

Please take a look

Thanks.

http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/mint-plus-5200.html


This post has been edited by kimsim: Jan 7 2012, 03:07 PM

EVER SHIP FROM BORDERLINX. Have problems with them because of my Malaysian credit card wth. They try to bully you by sucking your money out of you. Plus their "customer service" is really a useless piece of crap.Recommend comgateway.

Normal shipping cost per Roomba only is already $150 SGD.

If you compare my price for Roomba 780 & Scooba 380 by you own shipped is slightly higher than you buy from me & still got warranty to cover your robots.

Good luck. Happy chinese new year!

Kelvin,

I would like to own one Roomba but so many model, which i should i choose? Roomba 550 560 any different?

Hi, Roomba 550 Have Aerovac bin & scheduler with extra accessories.

For that roomba 560 and come with standard packaged with extra one filter only.


if you need more info can be call me anytime, JB line 016-7428223.

My weekday phone : 02-94239608.

Thanks happy new year

This post has been edited by kimsim: Feb 20 2012, 07:30 AM

Hi There,


I am going to get one vacuum robot as well. I was wondering if you guys can help me to make my mind. Based on the research that I had "Neato" , "Irobot" and "Mint Plus" are good brands among all vacuum robots. I need robot for my house and floor is tile. which one you guys suggesting? Please let me know which place is the best place to buy the product within Malaysia.

Thanks in advance,
Mehdi.

Hi, nice to see you here.

In Malaysia so far still can't find out have anyone selling the Neato or Mint Plus.

The only in my thread you can find out all the vacuum robots here.

To be compare the Mint is good for one room to one room sweep on every single room to change and wet clothes or dry clothes or used with Maggie clean wet tissue

The Neato is good like mapping jobs, but not as good like roomba can vacuum in corner or stars drop-off to used with virtual wall.

The Neato have to using the magnetting tape,
Once the magnetting tape is someone kicking away,
So the Neato will be stuck over of drop from upper floor at staircase area.

So I will prefer the Roomba only. Good & Durable used.

The Scooba for floor tiles is the most is good in used.
Even myself still prefer Scooba to sweep my house.
Once it is done I feels my leg is very smooth with non-stick at all..
Cause the Scooba is using the tank to change in new water in time and using the brush to be polishing the floors..

Thanks

Thanks a lot for your explanation. I will give you a call later on when ever I want to buy.

Sure, you welcome

Hi Anyone else get gov tax when import from outside?

If you all wanna get the cheapest price with postage to your house and with 1 year warranty and comes with 240v ready.

Just visit my store.

Main Page
http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/

Hi I was thinking bout iRobot Scooba 380, how bout the warranty,
if it suddenly fail to run, how long i get replacement? any extra cost?
do it have manufacturer warranty? mean can I go to irobot Singapore (nearest to malaysia irobot store) and claim warranty?

Hi, all the warranty is cover by our store.

If you have read through my website then have have idea to know more the info.

Thanks

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Added on May 3, 2012, 10:56 amHi, all the warranty is cover by our store.

If you have read through my website then have idea to know more the info.

Thanks


This post has been edited by kimsim: May 3 2012, 10:56 AM

saw it thanks.

Hi, If i purchase now, ur iRobot Scooba 380, it is new or remanufacture?
are u in KL area?

This post has been edited by willer: May 3 2012, 11:11 AM

Hi, my website only meantion the brand new set
BTW we didnt selling the remanufactured set of Scooba.
If you want the Remanufactued we need to find it out.

In kl don't have the Scooba 380, for the roomba 560 we have 1 unit there.

Thanks

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Added on May 3, 2012, 11:44 amHi, please do your enquiry here and keep you update.

Enquiry 
http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/contact-us--enquiry.html

Thank you so much.

This post has been edited by kimsim: May 3 2012, 11:44 AM

but i wonder our stupid kastam will detain our goods or not. not sure the tax and fees for "sirim" approval

Just to tell you the overall cost plus shipping and get the transformer step down and not durable, at the end still wanna buy the 240v charger with no warranty somemore, the robot is ship from very far country, if received got error then how?

I really would like to buy a Roomba and Scooba. Please recommend any good website in US

Hi, you can visit www.irobot.com or eBay or amazon.

But once shiped here and the warranty not cover and the charger is 110v not suitable for local voltage.

Or you just visit my website :
Main Page
http://kimirobotstore.weebly.com/

Thank you.

ya, how is it working so far? Am very interested too.

In my experience got fews customer is by own shipped to m'sia and exploded the charger.

Some is just starting and found the bumper sensor failure or Scooba check tank.

That is the happening.

For example the roomba 560 + Scooba 390.

Original price 399.99 + 499.99
Included shipping cost : 150+130
Total amount for USD : 1179.98 x Rm3.8 = Rm4,484.00 + the 240v charger for both : Rm250 & 155 net net become : Rm4,890.00 still under US warranty only.

For my combo set of roomba 561 & Scooba 380 include postage : Rm3,600.00
The charger for both is ready used in 240v and come with 1 year local warranty from your purchased.

Thanks

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Added on June 14, 2012, 9:11 amHi, Good Morning All here.

By today & tomorrow 14 & 15th June 2012.

I have 2 models for going to offer.

1. Roomba 561 = Rm1520
2. Roomba 552 = Rm1720
Price has been included postage to your home.

Hope you don't miss out the chance!

Just SMS me 016-7428223.
Kevin.

All the details with the package is shown on my website.
www.kimirobotstore.com

Thanks

This post has been edited by kimsim: Jun 14 2012, 09:11 AM

Hi Kimsin,

Im interested on scooba and mint...
Which one is suitable for daily use?
Im going to jb this weekend, and if posibble can i have a look of your products?

Thanks

Hi, shahrun

For mint plus is more stable for lanminated floor and may change the wet cloth or using magiclen wet tissue.

For normal floor titles I would recommend more on Scooba 380 for able to change water of before clean an much more cheaper cost of future used.

Just let me know about your detail arrange on site demo.. Thank you

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Added on July 19, 2012, 7:49 amThe Irobot Roomba 561 still going offer on Rm1,488 included of postage for west Malaysia only.
If Sabah & Sarawak will be Add another Rm12 for extra postage cost.

Thanks.

Have a nice day..

Anything just refer to my website for more info.
www.kimirobotstore.com

This post has been edited by kimsim: Jul 19 2012, 07:50 AM

bro,

just bank in to u for 561

Noted, once you receive the parcel by next Monday or Tuesday, please feedback here

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Added on July 22, 2012, 7:15 amBump for morning call.

If today you wish to be on Tuesday receive your robot vacuum & start using on Tuesday night.

Please call in for today only. Cause by tomorrow morning we able to post your parcel out

Just call in to confirm and pay.

Thank you so much

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Added on August 2, 2012, 7:27 amDo your have your robot vacuum already?

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Added on August 10, 2012, 6:29 am Bump for today and tomorrow able for post out again

Thanks

This post has been edited by kimsim: Aug 10 2012, 06:29 AM

Roomba and Neato which one better , which one easy to do Cleaning Maintenance after use?

Hi, regarding the roomba & Neato both got thier weakness.

Neato much easly to clean up.

Roomba will remain some dust on vacuum bin and cleaning head module.

But Neato maintenance parts much higher x 2 of roomba.

Everything is just depend you prefer which models.

For me if the robot can help me cleaning my floors I'm very happy already, cause I not need works

hi, is there any places that I can get a list of he irobot series productions comparison (e.g tabular format)? I just a bit lost on the features provided by each models.

Since scooba able to provide mop function, why people still choose roomba series? any idea?

Hi, my comparison and reviews all you can find up my website : www.kimirobotstore.com

Regarding the Scooba only able to do the mopping job, but don't have big dust bin to picking up the dust or long hair & pet hairs/fur.

But Scooba can be remove the oily stain or stairs.
Also doing the polishing job on same time with when it is doing the job.

Roomba cannot mopping and only able to do the vacuuming job, and also the sidebrush to be help up on side wall / edge.
On the dust / hair remain as the wall edge.
From the roomba usually can picking up to 70% of the floors clean, but still remain the sticky feeling on when you step on floors.

Once the Scooba to be cover up as 100% clean so that is prefectly combo work out.

Thanks

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Added on November 7, 2012, 7:09 amIf anyone need to know more on Irobot roomba/Scooba,
We can sharing something and talks on the robot hobbies here.

Thanks

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Added on November 16, 2012, 8:19 amHi, Now you have chance to Win a Remanufactured set and Just Click on "Like" and Worth Rm1,380 and  free postage within Malaysia wide only.

http://www.facebook.com/kimirobotstore

End of 28 Feb 2013.

Don't miss out you have like already? 

http://www.kimirobotstore.com/budget-corner---new.html

This post has been edited by kimsim: Nov 16 2012, 08:19 AM

has anyone need a replacement for 500 series robot? i bought a batt then only find out my robot are already dead

Keep this up for free to discussion more into robotic vacuum & mopping cleaner here.

Thumps up.

Roomba design is the battery after flat or weak and remove the battery out from bottom place.
Once you left this over 1-2 months and battery leak and said bye bye to your expansive robot than replace new battery.

Thanks

does this type of circle vacuum can roll over a carpet and how about the stairs?
and what about the result of the cleaning process?is it satisfying?

I am looking for something to sweep my floor eg hair, dust. Which model?
How about mopping machine, which model do you recommand?

kimsim, this is not your personal sales thread.

if you want to promote your sales, open a thread in garage sales.

was reading the past few pages, few discusion points, this thread has become a sales thread.

closed.