iRobot Scooba experience

[babyDino]

Anyone can tell me what is the difference between Scooba 380 and 385?

 

[uno_bliss]

Anyone can tell me what is the difference between Scooba 380 and 385?

380 is US model, 385 is EU model.
Both have same 850 sq ft coverage.

385 comes with 3 accessories less than 380.
a) external battery cradle = charge battery independent of Scooba
b) 2nd virtual wall, 380 is the only model with 2 virtual walls
c) round water proof mat = for parking wet Scooba when not in use

Scooba 390 also don't have the 3 accessories just mentioned.

 

[babyDino]

380 is US model, 385 is EU model.
Both have same 850 sq ft coverage.

385 comes with 3 accessories less than 380.
a) external battery cradle = charge battery independent of Scooba
b) 2nd virtual wall, 380 is the only model with 2 virtual walls
c) round water proof mat = for parking wet Scooba when not in use

Scooba 390 also don't have the 3 accessories just mentioned.

thanks for your info.
I have another question on roomba. I understand that aerovac bin seems to be better than the normal standard bin. If I need to upgrade roomba 560 with aerovac bin, is it better I directly take the roomba 552 or roomba 550 pet series?

 

[uno_bliss]

thanks for your info.
I have another question on roomba. I understand that aerovac bin seems to be better than the normal standard bin. If I need to upgrade roomba 560 with aerovac bin, is it better I directly take the roomba 552 or roomba 550 pet series?

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[bakasa2002]

U waiting for them to ferment into fine smooth cognac or what?

Waiting for them to turn vintage, so I can ask Christie to help me auction it off for some pocket $?

 

[bakasa2002]

This is like the 3rd time the Straits Time had written about Robovac. 1st was in july 2010 & then another one few months back in 2011. Everytime iRobot is the clear choice by them.

Cos their review not as thorough compare to the bros on this thread mah. Roboking still new technology leh and Samsung Navibot cmi .... Lolx

 

[Vachel Chan]

Cos their review not as thorough compare to the bros on this thread mah. Roboking still new technology leh and Samsung Navibot cmi .... Lolx

Haha. Ya do agree. Maybe is because the distributor always pay to advertise in ST. I think once LG electronics bring the Roboking 614X or 617X models here in 3-4 yrs time (considering it is selling the 3-4 years ago model now.), or is taken into consideration during reviews, should rate pretty well, that is if Roomba never come out with new models 3-4 years later.
Roboking has a very through HEPA filter, Better and faster cleaning pattern than even Neato, stop 1 cm before wall and furniture, slient, Picks up more fine dust, 2 side brush, Ion polymer battery got no memory can last 3-4 years, ultra slim, etc.. Only thing is that it cannot climb kerbs, so unless your cleaning area is flat, no stairs or kerbs, will not recommend it. In any case always good to read a range of reviews online.

 

[bakasa2002]

Another new entrant - Sharp Corp Unveils Trilingual Vacuum Robot - HardwareZone.com

Looks like iRobot has a tough fight on their hands!

 

[Jubooo]

thanks for your info.
I have another question on roomba. I understand that aerovac bin seems to be better than the normal standard bin. If I need to upgrade roomba 560 with aerovac bin, is it better I directly take the roomba 552 or roomba 550 pet series?

Actually the 550 pet series is the 552. It would make sense to get the 550 if you wanted the AeroVac bin as an upgrade of the 560 will make the price similar to buying it. 550 also comes with 2 extra bristle brush, 2 extra beater brush, 2 extra sidebrush, 3 extra AeroVac filters & 4 C size batteries for the auto virtual walls. All this extra accessories will cost you more than $100+ to buy locally.


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[thewiseone]

Selling in HK now ...

 

[thewiseone]

The LG has very good battery management. I was away for a week and switched off the master power. When i came back and turn it back on, it is still able to accurately track the battery condition and charges to full in a min or two (unlike many others such as the Neato). Goes to show that the self discharge rate of the Li-Pol is very low.

Haha. Ya do agree. Maybe is because the distributor always pay to advertise in ST. I think once LG electronics bring the Roboking 614X or 617X models here in 3-4 yrs time (considering it is selling the 3-4 years ago model now.), or is taken into consideration during reviews, should rate pretty well, that is if Roomba never come out with new models 3-4 years later.
Roboking has a very through HEPA filter, Better and faster cleaning pattern than even Neato, stop 1 cm before wall and furniture, slient, Picks up more fine dust, 2 side brush, Ion polymer battery got no memory can last 3-4 years, ultra slim, etc.. Only thing is that it cannot climb kerbs, so unless your cleaning area is flat, no stairs or kerbs, will not recommend it. In any case always good to read a range of reviews online.

 

[uno_bliss]

The LG has very good battery management. I was away for a week and switched off the master power. When i came back and turn it back on, it is still able to accurately track the battery condition and charges to full in a min or two (unlike many others such as the Neato). Goes to show that the self discharge rate of the Li-Pol is very low.

Yes, Li battery has very low self-discharge.

I got an AC Ryan external battery pack for laptop (etc.) (~1 kg with 6000mAh at 18V) bought for ~$150 maybe 2-3 yrs ago at IT show. I can't remember when I last charge, maybe 2 yrs ago. Now the batt indicator is still 5 dots out of 6 dots.

But... I've never put it to actual usage test, so whether the indicator is reflecting true capacity is unknown. If it just measures voltage & not current, then it's not accurate.
I've used this battery pack maybe half a time, bought on impulse & now it sucks big time, cos Li battery got shelf-life ~3 yrs, so maybe this unused item is close to its grave.

I tot wanna mod into a battery pack for iRobot, but dangerous to attempt since the current draw will be much greater than a laptop. The cells may not be stable under such conditions.

 

[babyDino]

Actually the 550 pet series is the 552. It would make sense to get the 550 if you wanted the AeroVac bin as an upgrade of the 560 will make the price similar to buying it. 550 also comes with 2 extra bristle brush, 2 extra beater brush, 2 extra sidebrush, 3 extra AeroVac filters & 4 C size batteries for the auto virtual walls. All this extra accessories will cost you more than $100+ to buy locally.


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thanks for your clarification
but then what will be the difference between Roomba 550 and Roomba 552?
so many models are making me confuse

 

[Jubooo]

550 = 552. The model is 550 and the box is printed 550. 552 is the product number printed on the backplate.






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[mosmos]

 

[bakasa2002]

Mosmos bro, I saw this too in the papers but have yet to hear any review from owner. You are using it?

 

[mosmos]

Mosmos bro, I saw this too in the papers but have yet to hear any review from owner. You are using it?

no use before, last time want to find softcopy to post here, now then able to find~

 

[homedriver]

The LG has very good battery management. I was away for a week and switched off the master power. When i came back and turn it back on, it is still able to accurately track the battery condition and charges to full in a min or two (unlike many others such as the Neato). Goes to show that the self discharge rate of the Li-Pol is very low.

How is the LG review compare to iRobot?

 

[DigDub]

roboking (or hom-bot as its known here), is much quieter as compared to roomba during operation. roboking can affix the provided dry mop at it's backside to wipe up the dust/fur that is not picked up by the vacuum located further up, which would be useful for people with wood floor. roboking is also easier to clean. the dustbin is able to hold more than roomba aerovac bin. less hair and fur gets tangled inside the brushes and the crevices of the hom-bot, where roomba often ingests hair and fur into its rollers and surrounding crevices.

the advantage for roomba is that the suction power seems more powerful than roboking, so it picks up more dust. the random pattern takes longer time to clean than roboking, but it also cleans more thoroughly since it goes over an area usually more than once. roomba can also do scheduling.

 

[Vachel Chan]

roboking (or hom-bot as its known here), is much quieter as compared to roomba during operation. roboking can affix the provided dry mop at it's backside to wipe up the dust/fur that is not picked up by the vacuum located further up, which would be useful for people with wood floor. roboking is also easier to clean. the dustbin is able to hold more than roomba aerovac bin. less hair and fur gets tangled inside the brushes and the crevices of the hom-bot, where roomba often ingests hair and fur into its rollers and surrounding crevices.

the advantage for roomba is that the suction power seems more powerful than roboking, so it picks up more dust. the random pattern takes longer time to clean than roboking, but it also cleans more thoroughly since it goes over an area usually more than once. roomba can also do scheduling.

Actually the Roboking would pick up more dirt and dust than even the Neato (supposedly the most powerful vacuum). It has 2 side brushes and definitely the best filter system, with an added sponge too (traps finer dust).
There are some days when you run your Roomba and you come back and you still see hair on the floor, cos it may have missed a spot. Would not happen with the Roboking.
Roboking can only do time-delay scheduling though.
A main disadvantage would be of course the price, the latest LG Roboking 614x and 617x would cost $799 in Singapore,
If budget is a major concern, the Roomba would be a good, durable and cheaper model, can do a fair job too!! Good to read a range of reivews online for better comparison. Can check this out.
http://www.robotreviews.com/chat/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14423&start=20