iRobot Scooba experience

[bakasa2002]

Not sure abt the vpost promo, but the one u looking for is more like the CGW, HSBC and Visa promo, here's e link. Registered like last wk, seem that didn't make the cut for the first 2,500. You can try your luck ...

http://www.hsbc.com.sg/1/2/hsbc.ideals

I heard there are some promotion going with vpost. not sure which credit card already, the first 1kg to ship back from vpost@usa to SG is free, can anybody verify this? I can't seem to find the link anymore dunno is it HSBC or UOB....

 

[p3c_sgd]

I got my new 560 from USA when I was travelling there. 3 weeks now. The new roomba is quieter but I don't think it is better than my roomba Sage. The tentacle of the side brush started to drop off one by one. There are 6, now 2 gone...i think the rest will drop off soon. My 560 also go over cliff and fell at times. I think I rather stick to the old roomba...

It looks better though..

 

[mosmos]

I got my new 560 from USA when I was travelling there. 3 weeks now. The new roomba is quieter but I don't think it is better than my roomba Sage. The tentacle of the side brush started to drop off one by one. There are 6, now 2 gone...i think the rest will drop off soon. My 560 also go over cliff and fell at times. I think I rather stick to the old roomba...

It looks better though..

sounds fragile, any spares brushes included?

 

[p3c_sgd]

No leh. I forgot to buy additional side brush. But you see, even I replace it, it will not solve the problem. How many can I change a year?

 

[molecule]

ya it's like the No. 1 problem for irobot right now. Btw wat kind of flooring is yrs? I haven't had my side brush drop off but it seems inevitable that it will.

 

[sneezybum]

Wow, seems bad. My Roomba 560 is scheduled for delivery by Comgateway to my office tomorrow. tink my wife will suan me for wasting money if she notice the side brushes coming off after 1st use

 

[molecule]

It's bad. There are pictures here if u want to see how it looks Be prepared to buy replacement brushes.

Side Brush Broken Off

There are other problems such as friction causing plastic parts to melt.

 

[kelvar]

One on mine just broke off. I emailed irobot about the issue and they say they will send replacements for the side brush as well as the internal brush (rattling issue) but the side brush is currently out of stock.

 

[mosmos]

Courts selling roomba sage at $399. Good offer for those want 240v power adapter + 1yr local warranty.

 

[sAxman_Returns]

$399, is it considered expensive or cheap?

 

[mosmos]

$399, is it considered expensive or cheap?

cost SGD$99 more than woot.com roomba discovery.

but save the trouble of getting a transformer adapter, no warranty + dealing with vpost/comgateway.

 

[molecule]

Does this one include the self docking base?

 

[mosmos]

Does this one include the self docking base?

no idea, it nvr mention anything.

 

[molecule]

I've checked around on the Internet, seems like this model does not come with the docking station for self charging. I'd prefer the discovery series with docking station. But the warranty & local power supply is a good thing for those who dun mind.

 

[mosmos]

I've checked around on the Internet, seems like this model does not come with the docking station for self charging. I'd prefer the discovery series with docking station. But the warranty & local power supply is a good thing for those who dun mind.

but the courts selling is silver colour one

 

[hq83]

juz received my roomba discovery from from speedpost...invoice dated 24/sep/07 bought from woot.com
after almost 2months...
bought 2 only received 1.. 1 should be reaching vpost soon...

 

[sneezybum]

Just received my Roomba 560 and Scooba 5800 too. For those who want to know the invoicing weight from Comgateway,

Roomba 560: 12.1 kgs
Scooba 5800: 7.2 kgs

I have not received my invoice yet, but these weights were indicated in my consignment note. hope that i don't kenna the problem of the "falling side brushes" after my 1st run

 

[mariatan]

Hi, am sure glad I found this site. Well, having deligently read this post from end to end, i decided to buy from irobot but came up with some problem.First, i couldn't access the 10 percent discount .OK, I overcome this obstacle by recommending some friends.Then, i was notified twice thru e mail that my order couldn't be processed even though i've managed to complete the purchase on line.i suspect it is my paying with a foreign ie non US card.Contemplated using the google check out, but then i would lose the 10 percent. For those who have purchased from Irobot before, can u please help? Thanks.

 

[mosmos]

Hi, am sure glad I found this site. Well, having deligently read this post from end to end, i decided to buy from irobot but came up with some problem.First, i couldn't access the 10 percent discount .OK, I overcome this obstacle by recommending some friends.Then, i was notified twice thru e mail that my order couldn't be processed even though i've managed to complete the purchase on line.i suspect it is my paying with a foreign ie non US card.Contemplated using the google check out, but then i would lose the 10 percent. For those who have purchased from Irobot before, can u please help? Thanks.

use google checkout with irobot store still can use the 10% discount code.

add items to cart -> chekout cart -> key in 10% code -> then click google checkout for payment

10% discount code: loy10irbt

 

[mariatan]

mosmos, thanks for the prompt reply.Would try this method, then report back.
BTW, I just received my Trilobite 2 from UK (ordered before i found this site), paid an equivalent of 2500 bucks after tax and UPS express.If anyone has question about this model, please feel free to ask me.