[Electronics-Talk] Robotic vacuum Cleaners

Sat Dec 2 05:11:47 UTC 2017

We have been researching the 890, 960 and 980.  Here is a brief comparison.

I think the 890 and 960 have the same motor power plus a 5% power increase
for some specific cleaning task.  The 980 has a stronger motor and a 10%
boost when cleaning carpets.

All 3 have WIFI and Alexa compatibility.  

All 3 indicate when the dirt catcher is full.  I do not know what
"indicates" means.

All 3 will return to the base when they need charging.

The 960 and 980 will resume cleaning where it left off once the battery is
charged.  Recommended options for larger homes and multiple rooms.  

The 890 comes with 1 virtual wall, and the 980 comes with 2.  I'm not sure
how many come with the 960.

Do a google search for Roomba comparison.  I get the feeling that the 890 is
the newest model, as I found very few comparisons that included it.  

We are seriously looking at the 960.  It is usually priced at $699, but
appears to be on sale at Bed Bath & Beyond, BestBuy and Lowes for $599
through December 2.  There might be other places where it on sale, but those
are the 3 stores that are closest to us.

HTH,
Annette

-----Original Message-----
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What features differentiate these models?

Andy

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> Hello,
>
> Take your pick. The 690, 890, 960 and 980. I may be missing one or two.
>
>
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> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Beverly Crook via Electronics-Talk
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>> Hi Carol,
>> Thank you for all of this information it sounds absolutely wonderful I 
>> have a guy dog that sheds a lot.
>> How do I find the one that connects up with the echo?b
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Dec 1, 2017, at 1:56 PM, Carol Feazell via Electronics-Talk 
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I recently got the Roomba and I can't sing enough praises for it. Of 
>>> course,
>>> I suppose corners and behind furniture requires some attention extra but
>>> believe me, I sure notice a difference in my floor. Son Greg who got it 
>>> for
>>> my birthday/Christmas present (they are not inexpensive) is thrilled 
>>> with
>>> the thing also. I have a large open house and Roomba has learned the way
>>> through. Our Alexa can tell Roomba to start cleaning. If we wish to 
>>> stop,
>>> Alexa will answer that request and ask if we would like to send Roomba 
>>> home
>>> and if we answer yes, Roomba goes home, docking herself to the charging
>>> station. Also if left to clean the house, if it takes more time than she

>>> has
>>> battery life, she will go home, charge herself, and resume. It's quite
>>> comical, believe me. Mine has roughly 2 hours of cleaning time, maybe a
>>> little more. Hope that's a help.
>>>
>>> Carol Jean
>>>
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>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Robotic vacuum Cleaners
>>>
>>> is anyone here using any of the robotic vacuum cleaners, i. e. Roomba, 
>>> Shark
>>> Ion Robot, etc? If so, how effective are they as far as cleaning is
>>> concerned? and how accessible are they to use, i. e. the apps.
>>>
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