[Electronics-Talk] Robotic vacuum Cleaners

Sat Dec 2 15:10:22 UTC 2017

Thank you very much, this was a whole Lotta very helpful information.

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> On Dec 1, 2017, at 9:11 PM, Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 11:53 PM
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> Cc: Andy Baracco <wq6r at socal.rr.com>
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> What features differentiate these models?
> 
> Andy
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris G via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Beverly Crook via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Chris G" <skywalker at echobase.win>
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 6:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Robotic vacuum Cleaners
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> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> Take your pick. The 690, 890, 960 and 980. I may be missing one or two.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Beverly Crook via Electronics-Talk
>> *Sent:* Friday, Dec 1, 2017 8:25 PM EST
>> *To:* Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> *Cc:* Beverly Crook
>> *Subject:* [Electronics-Talk] Robotic vacuum Cleaners
>> 
>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 3:07 PM
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>>>> Cc: Andy Baracco <wq6r at socal.rr.com>
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>>> Andy
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