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iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - UK Version inc. 1 year warranty | 
| Brand: irobot
Category: CE
New (4) from £199.99
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 6853
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 44.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: DVU00028a
Model: roomba 530
EAN: 5060155400020
ASIN: B00124W16O
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Product Description
NEW! iRobot Roomba 530 Vacuum Cleaning Robot 5th Generation Improved navigation and floor coverage Improved edge and corner cleaning Improved brushes and filters Improved anti-tangle technology Improved Virtual Wall blocks off-limit areas Automatically
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 Surprising, Its not a novelty! January 1, 2009
E. C. Carnochan (Dumfries)
To be honest, my expectations were not that high to begin with. When I received this as a gift I was expecting a high tech toy more than a good vacuum cleaner. I was impressed by iRobots online demonstration and the unique programming more than anything else.
What I got was indeed "unique programming", but also a vacuum that is fairly effective. I have never owned a Roomba before, but have read various reviews. Apparently this unit has a few of the bugs worked out from it predecessors. My concern would be the ongoing maintenance costs. The parts are lightweight and I question the durability over the long haul. Regardless, it is a trade off, your time or the cost of a few parts from time to time. That is the way I look at it.
The Roomba takes about 30-45 minutes per room, depending on the size. The virtual wall feature is excellent in keeping Roomba in a designated area. Roomba will not fall down stairs and is quite good at navigating through some very tight and awkward spaces. Roomba can get stuck if a coffee table, kick-plate or sofa is at just the wrong height. So far I have only run into one problem area, but was able to resolve the issue by adjusting the couch. The automatic re-docking feature after the area is cleaned and/or the battery is low is really nice. You can start Roomba, go away only to find the designated area clean and the unit re-docked and recharging for the next use. Recharge time is around 3 hours or for a deep charge, 16 hours is recommended. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the filter and catch-bin area after every 3-5 uses. For best results, I try to clean it after each session. It is very easy to detach the cleaning compartment and filter area. It is about as quick and simple as cleaning the lint catcher on your dryer.
Preventative cleaner. November 3, 2008
Mr B W B (UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've usually only sold these, working in a shop that sells them, and I'd heard and read about how they work and how good they are. I finally bought one, and I am rather impressed.
If you use it every day, the results are impressive. It will struggle to make your carpet immaculate if you're using it for the first time, as it is designed to be used every day, thus preventing dirt from penetrating deep into your carpet.
Non-carpeted floors are where you'll see the best results from the Roomba, even from the first go.
However, I have a big thick rug in my lounge (and it is very thick, like shagpile or something... i don't know) and it often struggles to get onto that because of the corner brush. It can get onto it though sometimes, when it finds a bit close enough to the ground, so it even manages that difficule obstacle.
I love the way it decides how to clean, it looks really random, but it has a method behind it. It is guarenteed to clean every inch of your floor that it can get to. It sometimes can't clean corners massively well though because of the size of it, and the size of the corner brushes.
It is great how it just docks when it is low on battery and then carries on.
It would be better if the exhaust thing on it was directed upwards, rather than backwards, as it blows the dust around and makes it more difficult to clean, but it has so far always eventually picked up all of the dirt and dust, without fail.
I would definately recommend this vacuum, although I would have to say that it would be better to get one of the models with the scheduler on it, because that would be even less effort, as you wouldn't even have to turn it on.
It does what it says in the advert - cleans "ROUTINELY" November 1, 2008
Valda (Solihull)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Roomba 530 is a great piece of kit and fun to have around; the dog loves it! I bought Gizmo for my caravan but have tried it out at home first; it really does clean everywhere it can get to, quietly and efficiently, without getting stuck and without damaging anything, and it's the best edge-cleaner I have come across, especially under my surface-mounted heating pipes.
However,we need to inject a little realism into all the hype from other reviewers. If you have a moderately clean house to start with, then using it "routinely" every day will mean you never have to vacuum again; but don't expect it to cope with areas that are really dirty (I tried it in my boxroom which hadn't been touched for 3 months, and had to empty it twice before the job was done). After all, its capacity is not much bigger than that of a carpet sweeper.
Another problem is its size. With a diameter of 34cm it can't get into corners or narrow gaps between furniture, so you end up either having to use a hand brush or get the Dyson out; but if your rooms are fairly uncluttered so that Roomba has the space to navigate its way around, it will do you a brilliant job.
Despite these drawbacks I'm glad I bought Gizmo, and would recommend it, especially for anyone who has a weak back or suffers from arthritis.
 Excellent. Really Works Well. September 28, 2008
Andrew Moore (Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When my elderly cleaner fell over and broke her arm I bought a Roomba. I am mega glad I did.
I know what you are thinking; he can't work as well as a conventional hoover, can he? It's relatively early days but I think he might be better and here's why:
1. I use him every day so my living area gets cleaned every day. As I go out the door in the morning, I flick Robby on and he begins a cleaning routine. 9-times-out-of-10 he is sat back on his charging station when I return home.
2. Robby gets to places you wouldn't normally bother with onesself. He fits under beds and chairs. I like the way he works his way around a table leg. Cool.
Okay, admiddedly he does take a lot longer to clean than a human but, hey, who cares? You don't have to be doing it!
I find that cables aren't too much of a problem after the first couple of cycles. Just hook them up and Robby will negotiate them fine. He's got his wheel caught over my stairs once, but he didn't fall down the stairs. He just shut down.
Cleaning Robby out is a doodle. Just carry him over to the bin and slide out the dirtbox and filter. Done. 10 second job.
Studying Robby as he does his work is interesting if you are a geek like me. There is clearly some clever programming gone into working with his various sensors. I like the way he slows down a tad when he is about to bump into something. He can navigate himself out of some pretty horrendous tight spots too.
Robby is the main man. I can't wait to see what the 6th generation Roombas do. I will be investing in another Robby then.
THE BEST VACUUM EVER September 10, 2008
Mr. K. Barnard
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This item is simply amazing, so much that when my mom came over from South Africa to visit me she insisted she had to take one home with her, 190.00 courier costs later she has one, lol.
I have had mine for nearly a year now and it is amazing. Its perfect for keeping on top of your house cleaning, as i don't always have the time to vacuum 3 times a week as recommended by many house cleaners. I just put this in each room, shut the door and it shuts off when it senses the room is clean, while that is cleaning if have the time to do other things, therefore getting more done in less time. I certainly recommend it, i have both laminate and carpet and it works great on both.
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