iRobot Scooba experience

[thewiseone]

A few days back, a remanufactured Scheduler was going for US$139.99 and someone mentioned a Scheduler for US$169. Now, these are good deals

I think its a new set. Doesn't say its remanufactured. and in roombareview they say its new too. Thats a really good deal!

 

[thewiseone]

Doubt u can get fr HSN, they dont accept non-US credit cards.

OMG! My discovery (white) cost more than tat n the shipping is 20+

www.hsn.com is selling scooba 5800 (new) at 249.99 (free shipping) before coupon discount! is tat cheaper than irobot?

Ha... if you bid for 5800 at ebay, you hv to pay around us220 n still need to PRAY tat it is as advertised!

 

[mosmos]

OMG! My discovery (white) cost more than tat n the shipping is 20+

www.hsn.com is selling scooba 5800 (new) at 249.99 (free shipping) before coupon discount! is tat cheaper than irobot?

Ha... if you bid for 5800 at ebay, you hv to pay around us220 n still need to PRAY tat it is as advertised!

irobot store after 20% discount is $239.99 + free shipping, but I am not so sure abt the accessories included.

 

[ktee]

HSN can use 15% coupon for new buyer. Which is cheaper than irobot (if no free acce). Too bad HSN dont accept non-us cc or paypal! Or else, i can try to hv 2 scoobas racing!

 

[whypurplishblue]

I sent an email to vpost yesterday enquiring about my package. This morning I received a reply from vpost regarding it. All of a sudden when I try to track my package at speedpost.com.sg suddenly there is information available saying that my package has reached singapore.

Maybe they only update system after you ask them hehe..

 

[ktee]

Huh! So u will receive it today or 2moro!

I went to chk mine too. they hv also updated the status:

item 1 & 2: accessories

Date & Time : 24/07/2007 09:21 AM
Status : Allocated to Couriers

Date & Time : 21/07/2007 11:29 AM
Status : Handover from Processing to Distributions Operations

Date & Time : 21/07/2007 02:36 AM
Status : Bag Opened at Processing Centre

Date & Time : 21/07/2007 02:36 AM
Status : Acknowledged Outgoing Items at Processing Centre

Date & Time : 16/07/2007 11:05 PM
Status : Processed in U.S.A/Japan

Item 3: the discovery

Date & Time : 23/07/2007 11:34 PM
Status : Bag Opened at Processing Centre

Date & Time : 23/07/2007 11:34 PM
Status : Acknowledged Outgoing Items at Processing Centre

Date & Time : 18/07/2007 10:26 PM
Status : Processed in U.S.A/Japan

Still diff status for 1 consolidated order!

So, it took:

5 days fr processed to bag opened.
3 days from bag opened to courier.
? days fr courier to SingPost.
? days fr SG to Home

Total: >10 days!!! & the website said 5 to 8 days fr processed!!! BS

 

[mosmos]

A few days back, a remanufactured Scheduler was going for US$139.99 and someone mentioned a Scheduler for US$169. Now, these are good deals

I just ordered roomba discovery from woot.com

sg credit card rejected, but can be payable by paypal credit card payment. Paypal charges 2.9%.

 

[sunsetbay]

which one is better? roomba discovery or scooba 5800??

 

[thewiseone]

The Discovery SE?? US$149.99? Its still available on woot.com for those interested. Do let us know if it comes with the swivel caster front wheel.

Well, its not a huge amt at 2.9%, at least it gave us an opportunity to purchase them from US vs buying fr the local retailer at prices.

I just ordered roomba discovery from woot.com

sg credit card rejected, but can be payable by paypal credit card payment. Paypal charges 2.9%.

 

[mosmos]

which one is better? roomba discovery or scooba 5800??

one vacuum and other one mop floor.

IMO, for humid weather, our floors are always sticky, so mop floor one is better.

 

[thewiseone]

2 diff products, u r comparing an apple and a orange.

If u need one that vacuums+sweeps, get the Roomba. If u want one that scrubs/mops yr floor, get the Scooba. However, do take note of the additional work/attention required with a Scooba. U cannot let it run fully automated like a Roomba (w/ scheduling + home base) whereby it'll automatically return to its home base for recharging after its done. You can typically finish an ave size apartment in one run (<2hrs hard flooring for the Roomba). For the Scooba, you need to refill the clean tank and empty the dirty tank 2-3 times for an ave sized apartment. You'll need to monitor its cleaning as such. There's no auto-recharging / home base for the scooba due to its design. The Scooba owners here should be able to provide u with more details.

IMO, for now, I'll go for the Roomba. Until iRobot comes out with a Scooba that is able to cover an ave sized apartment in a single run (i.e. a larger tank + battery), i'll stick with the pail & mob / magiclean wipes.

which one is better? roomba discovery or scooba 5800??

 

[sunsetbay]

lucky i hvn't placed the order for scooba 5800. i thought it can vacuum as well.

 

[ktee]

Hahaha! tat wat ppl told me when i asked! So i ordered a scooba. Then i knew the truth, so I ordered a discovery! The rest is history, as they said!

 

[mosmos]

lucky i hvn't placed the order for scooba 5800. i thought it can vacuum as well.

yes, scooba can vacuum also, for small things such as dust, hairs and sand/soil.

more abt scooba small vacuum system can be seen here,

http://mysite.verizon.net/gsplews/hydro-pneumatic-path.htm

 

[__snow]

Anyone can advise me how to use vpost?
I have already register for a free account with vpost.

Is the billing address same as the shipping address when I buy the items?

 

[mosmos]

Anyone can advise me how to use vpost?
I have already register for a free account with vpost.

Is the billing address same as the shipping address when I buy the items?

shipping address just fill in vpostusa one.

billing use google checkout if possible, so much easier.

source: https://www.vpost.com.sg/helpdesk/faq.html#

 

[__snow]

Thanks mosmos

 

[ktee]

I chked USPS & no update yet!!!

But, but, but...

my wife juz called & said my scooba is here via USPS. However, I gotta pay GST to the delivery guy as the GST is not included in the charge!

Will tell me more tonite!

Now, need to monitor my roomba loh, via vpost!

 

[whypurplishblue]

I chked USPS & no update yet!!!

But, but, but...

my wife juz called & said my scooba is here via USPS. However, I gotta pay GST to the delivery guy as the GST is not included in the charge!

Will tell me more tonite!

Now, need to monitor my roomba loh, via vpost!

Thats good to hear hehe.. my scooba haven't reach my house yet. hopefully tmrw..

I think tonite you should be busy unpacking and wishing you could run it right away hehehe 16hrs sure seems a long time to wait for it to run

 

[thewiseone]

Try not to skip the 16hr charge cycle, very very impt, especially for a new battery or one that has not been used for a while. This is to allow the the cells in the pack to equalize. Resist the temptation 4 now, its worth the wait!