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Title: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 07, 2012, 05:41:32 PM
Anyone own one of these products or otherwise have thoughts? I am thinking of buying it for day to day cleaning of the downstairs.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: RecycleMichael on June 07, 2012, 09:46:04 PM
Just hire a person. Why don't you republicans ever want to actually create real jobs?
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 10:03:21 PM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on June 07, 2012, 09:46:04 PM
Just hire a person. Why don't you republicans ever want to actually create real jobs?

Might accidently hire a Democrat.

;D
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 07, 2012, 10:15:39 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 10:03:21 PM
Might accidently hire a Democrat.

;D

There's always that.  I just think these things are kinda neat. Okay, I just want to waste money. There. I said it.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 10:35:24 PM
Quote from: guido911 on June 07, 2012, 10:15:39 PM
There's always that.  I just think these things are kinda neat. Okay, I just want to waste money. There. I said it.

I don't care if you waste your money. Don't waste mine.  My money is for me to waste.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: RecycleMichael on June 07, 2012, 10:37:09 PM
Maids can be useful. Just ask republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 07, 2012, 10:49:56 PM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on June 07, 2012, 10:37:09 PM
Maids can be useful. Just ask republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR3-71kJYvmuECTweeCYKGasZGSzpUpyPazEAyuwoZlJy2hlivD)

Oh wait, this thought sorta trumps yours...

(https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTtsK4Zy9joq5jem7NzeBlL2bXlmbFPTHvewosRr1seEZ4a-tVK)
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on June 07, 2012, 11:25:52 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 10:03:21 PM
Might accidently hire a Democrat.

;D


That's virtually guaranteed...they're the only ones working for a living - to support the rich ones....


Barn door...wide open...could not resist.  Sorry...sort of.


Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 11:35:27 PM
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on June 07, 2012, 11:25:52 PM
That's virtually guaranteed...they're the only ones working for a living - to support the rich ones....

I thought they were all out protesting wall street with their hand out for donations.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on June 07, 2012, 11:54:11 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 11:35:27 PM
I thought they were all out protesting wall street with their hand out for donations.

After slaving away for 10 hours a day to keep the economy going.

Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Gaspar on June 08, 2012, 08:16:04 AM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 07, 2012, 10:03:21 PM
Might accidently hire a Democrat.

;D

. . .and they don't work.  :o
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Gaspar on June 08, 2012, 08:17:43 AM
We have a girl that comes over and polishes things once a week.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: DolfanBob on June 08, 2012, 08:56:00 AM
Quote from: Gaspar on June 08, 2012, 08:17:43 AM
We have a girl that comes over and polishes things once a week.

Like knobs? I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. Geez I'm juvenile.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Gaspar on June 08, 2012, 09:02:54 AM
Quote from: DolfanBob on June 08, 2012, 08:56:00 AM
Like knobs? I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. Geez I'm juvenile.

Knobs, poles, whatever needs a good rub.  ;)
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Townsend on June 08, 2012, 09:33:18 AM
Quote from: guido911 on June 07, 2012, 05:41:32 PM
Anyone own one of these products or otherwise have thoughts? I am thinking of buying it for day to day cleaning of the downstairs.

I know of someone who has one for hardwoods.  She likes it.

I can't tell you how well it works on carpets.

Spend the extra for the higher end if you decide to blow some cash.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: RecycleMichael on June 08, 2012, 09:46:11 AM
Women who clean are so sexy.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Gaspar on June 08, 2012, 09:52:49 AM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on June 08, 2012, 09:46:11 AM
Women who clean are so sexy.

The sexiest!. . .and, I find women who mow the lawn irresistible!


Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 08, 2012, 09:53:35 AM
Quote from: Townsend on June 08, 2012, 09:33:18 AM
I know of someone who has one for hardwoods.  She likes it.

I can't tell you how well it works on carpets.

Spend the extra for the higher end if you decide to blow some cash.

Am I a bad man for thinking about cleaning hardwoods and carpets while "blowing cash" strangely after reading the posts above yours?
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Townsend on June 08, 2012, 10:03:01 AM
Quote from: guido911 on June 08, 2012, 09:53:35 AM
Am I a bad man for thinking about cleaning hardwoods and carpets while "blowing cash" strangely after reading the posts above yours?

With my humor, no.

Cash is my dog.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: DolfanBob on June 08, 2012, 10:46:22 AM
Quote from: Gaspar on June 08, 2012, 09:52:49 AM
The sexiest!. . .and, I find women who mow the lawn irresistible!




I had a neighbor who's girlfriend cut the lawn on his riding mower in a bikini. She had me weed eating on the weekends even when my yard didn't need it.  :P
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 08, 2012, 01:53:43 PM
Quote from: DolfanBob on June 08, 2012, 10:46:22 AM
I had a neighbor who's girlfriend cut the lawn on his riding mower in a bikini. She had me weed eating on the weekends even when my yard didn't need it.  :P

Aw, helping those less fortunate who cannot afford a full dress of clothing.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: DolfanBob on June 08, 2012, 03:14:19 PM
Quote from: guido911 on June 08, 2012, 01:53:43 PM
Aw, helping those less fortunate who cannot afford a full dress of clothing.

It really was pathetic to see her suffering like that. So really I was just lifting her spirits than being more of a pervert. Ya that's the ticket!
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: nathanm on June 08, 2012, 03:52:49 PM
Guido, if you do decide to buy a Roomba, might I suggest waiting until Woot! has them again? They're usually around 40% off what other people are selling them for. Strangely, they also are often trying to sell Dyson vacuums. I have a sneaking suspicion they think their customers are mostly slovenly folks who don't own vacuum cleaners of any sort.

Looks like last time around they had a Roomba 530 for $159.99. That was on the 26th of May. They had the Neato XV-12 a couple weeks before that for $300.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 08, 2012, 04:04:27 PM
Quote from: DolfanBob on June 08, 2012, 03:14:19 PM
It really was pathetic to see her suffering like that. So really I was just lifting her spirits than being more of a pervert. Ya that's the ticket!

I know. You are a real humanitarian. Bless you. I will be on the look out to assist those similarly in need in the future.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 18, 2012, 03:40:08 PM
Bought the Neato XV-11 instead. The name alone sounds awesome.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 20, 2012, 11:02:15 PM
And it's awesome.  Got it today and started it up. Wish I had a pet to see its reaction...
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on June 21, 2012, 01:11:51 PM
You have to empty the dirt bin...??  What good is a robot if it won't empty itself.  Almost like having to clean up after a dog...
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on June 21, 2012, 01:15:13 PM
They both look pretty cool....


http://www.botjunkie.com/2010/06/04/irobot-roomba-560-vs-neato-xv-11/

Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 21, 2012, 06:24:03 PM
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on June 21, 2012, 01:11:51 PM
You have to empty the dirt bin...??  What good is a robot if it won't empty itself.  Almost like having to clean up after a dog...


Mine is the VX-11. It is a bit loud, but I kinda like it since I know where it is. I'll tell you what is really cool, when it is done cleaning, it returns itself to it's docking station to rest and recharge. My son calls it "Luke", as in Skywalker. He's a Star Wars nut. Yesterday Luke kept trying to get into a room with the door closed by its occupant. My son told on the occupant and showed concern over Luke not being allowed to go in.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on June 21, 2012, 08:23:31 PM
Looks pretty interesting.  But then, I get into the geek stuff on occasion....


Their site says there are "border" tapes available to enforce a lockout region if desired.

Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 22, 2012, 02:36:52 AM
Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on June 21, 2012, 08:23:31 PM
Looks pretty interesting.  But then, I get into the geek stuff on occasion....


Their site says there are "border" tapes available to enforce a lockout region if desired.



There is tape. Could not find a need for it yet. Oh, and the thing really works. I had some people over that voted for Obama and Luke managed to wipe out all traces of their presence. Saved the cost of a Hazmat team visit... ;D
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Townsend on June 22, 2012, 08:05:02 AM
Quote from: guido911 on June 22, 2012, 02:36:52 AM
Oh, and the thing really works. I had some people over that voted for Obama and Luke managed to wipe out all traces of their presence.

It sucked out everyone's brains?

(there's an F bomb)


Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: RecycleMichael on June 22, 2012, 08:58:24 AM
Quote from: guido911 on June 22, 2012, 02:36:52 AM
I had some people over that voted for Obama and Luke managed to wipe out all traces of their presence.

Your robot only cleans the floor. Liberal goodness rises. You need one of them for the ceiling.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 08:59:13 AM
Quote from: Townsend on June 22, 2012, 08:05:02 AM
It sucked out everyone's brains?

The part about having voted for Obama indicates that their brains had been previously sucked out.

:D
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Conan71 on June 22, 2012, 09:28:54 AM
Sounds like a great cat toy.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 08:59:13 AM
The part about having voted for Obama indicates that their brains had been previously sucked out.

:D

Likely because many of those voted for Bush.

:o
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 12:37:49 PM
Quote from: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
Likely because many of those voted for Bush.

Got it.  They were normal when they voted for Bush.  Then had their brains sucked out before the 2008 election.  Not having one brain cell remaining, they voted for Obama.

;D
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 01:30:07 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 12:37:49 PM
Got it.  They were normal when they voted for Bush.  Then had their brains sucked out before the 2008 election.  Not having one brain cell remaining, they voted for Obama.

;D

Nope, no brain cells to start with.

I see what you did there.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: guido911 on June 22, 2012, 03:33:38 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on June 22, 2012, 09:28:54 AM
Sounds like a great cat toy.

I think so too. They could problem ride on it...
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 04:59:05 PM
Quote from: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 01:30:07 PM
Nope, no brain cells to start with.

You should have said that before I got the chance to state that they voted for Bush first and then had their brains sucked out.  The sequence is important.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 05:02:27 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 04:59:05 PM
You should have said that before I got the chance to state that they voted for Bush first and then had their brains sucked out.  The sequence is important.

But with Bush voters, it should have been implied.

;D
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 05:16:06 PM
Quote from: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 05:02:27 PM
But with Bush voters, it should have been implied.
;D

I knew you would go for that.  That's why I included "They were normal when they voted for Bush." in the earlier post.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Hoss on June 22, 2012, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 05:16:06 PM
I knew you would go for that.  That's why I included "They were normal when they voted for Bush." in the earlier post.

Ah.  Ok.   8)
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Townsend on June 22, 2012, 05:35:52 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 05:16:06 PM
That's why I included "They were normal when they voted for Bush." in the earlier post.

Is that the law of non-contradiction?  It's an impossibility for it to be true.
Title: Re: iRobot Roomba
Post by: Red Arrow on June 22, 2012, 05:48:08 PM
Quote from: Townsend on June 22, 2012, 05:35:52 PM
Is that the law of non-contradiction?  It's an impossibility for it to be true.

That is a matter of opinion on which I expect that you and Hoss will choose to disagree with me.