Do iRobot Roombas work in a realistic household setting?”
I have heard from friends that they really do work. You might need to keep an eye on them the first few times while they find their way around, and they can’t go up and down stairs of course, but they really are a realistic option for household chores! I hope I get one for christmas! I am linking you to Epinions, a site of user reviews that has what people think of the various models. This model gets a nice score, and more importantly lots of reviews letting you know what the pitfalls might be for just your home situation. Good luck and enjoy! Here are a couple of the “pros and cons” part of the reviews, there are more detailed info at the site. Pros: Does the work by itself. Easy to operate. Replacement parts available. Cons: Needs constant cleaning. Not going to clean as well as your regular vacuum. Pros: Quiet, cleans under furniture, runs surprisingly well on most floors. Cons: Doesn’t hold much dirt, gets stuck on fringe, not as powerful as I’d like. Pros: doesn’t need supervision
