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Posted July 11, 2011
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GameRager: 400 bucks.....ouch. Also the problem with such units seems to be shape. Makes them round and they can get around rounded edges easier but not all the way flush with level/linear surfaces, and vacuums that have flat edges can hit walls/corners but not so much the rounded surfaces.
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Miaghstir: Make them half-square-half-round (like that laser-giuded thingamajig), and have it use balls rather than wheels (working like an old mouse) and be able to move and turn every which way so it can get into all spaces?
Sounds awesome. Yeah also make it ride low to the ground but be adjustable for various heights of flooring material so as to not move slolwy and also not lose too much suction by being too high off the flooring surface when cleaning.
Posted July 11, 2011
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hedwards: The next generation of vacuums will be using lasers to position itself within the room, rather than randomly bumping off things hoping to cover the whole room.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78195?promo=Category-NewArrivals&catid=60
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GameRager: 400 bucks.....ouch. Also the problem with such units seems to be shape. Makes them round and they can get around rounded edges easier but not all the way flush with level/linear surfaces, and vacuums that have flat edges can hit walls/corners but not so much the rounded surfaces.
Actually, it's cheaper than all but 1 of the Roomba line. Personally, I can't see myself getting one, but then again, I'm fine sweeping once a year.
Posted July 11, 2011
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GameRager: 400 bucks.....ouch. Also the problem with such units seems to be shape. Makes them round and they can get around rounded edges easier but not all the way flush with level/linear surfaces, and vacuums that have flat edges can hit walls/corners but not so much the rounded surfaces.
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hedwards: Actually, it's cheaper than all but 1 of the Roomba line. Personally, I can't see myself getting one, but then again, I'm fine sweeping once a year.
Once.....a year?!?

0.o
Posted July 11, 2011
Roomba + Kinect + Buzzsaw == world domination! Muahahahahaha!
Posted July 11, 2011
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orcishgamer: Roomba + Kinect + Buzzsaw == world domination! Muahahahahaha!
Meh, i'd rather have one with a flamethrower on it myself.
Posted July 11, 2011
Anyone else think "Path of the Roomba" could easily be the title to some random martial arts flick?
Posted July 11, 2011
I loved my Roomba while it worked but they are prone to busting easily. If i had lots of money i.e. a lottery win; I'd have one of these (top of range ones) in every room and then I'd replace as necessary.
Posted July 11, 2011
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GameRager: 400 bucks.....ouch.
A lot of traditional vacuums cost more than 400 bucks these days.
Posted July 11, 2011
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GameRager: 400 bucks.....ouch.
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wvpr: A lot of traditional vacuums cost more than 400 bucks these days.
Alot of people I know wouldn't spend more than 150 bucks on a vacuum. No fancy expensive Dysons or Roombas over 200 bucks here.
Posted July 11, 2011
I bought a $500 vacuum once (kind of walked out the door with my ex), they are better and last longer, but if you don't have much carpet a cheap-o one will work. The cheap ones always broke after a year (of abuse no doubt).
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