iRobot Roomba 560

Pros: Automatic, Cleans Well, Easy to Maintain

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: We love everything about our Roomba - it tames the dog hair and dirt and does it well!

Review: I had the pleasure of test driving an iRobot Roomba 560 and just minutes into the first vacuuming I was in love! So much so that I purchased one! Even my VERY skeptical husband approves of it! We are a dust bunny-free home now thanks to our...

Pros: Unattended cleaning cycle, convenience.

Cons: durability, maintenance, cost (pricey)

The Bottom Line: High Maintenance, but convenient unattended operation for in between cleanings. May have reliability issues.

Review: We have a total of three roombas, a 560 and two 4110's. The 560 is broken right now (about 4 months of use), the main beater brush assembly is not turning, (probably broken teeth on the gears according to their website). We are awaiting a...

Pros: Efficient at its job and fun

Cons: Expensive

The Bottom Line: Join the Jetsons and get a vacuuming robot to help with your busy schedule. Roomba will do it for you.

Review: A few months ago I was perusing the AmEx website with some points burning a hole in my pocket. Honey and Johnny were across the country. AmEx had a deal on a Roomba 560. I thought I would surprise them on their return and ordered one. It arrived the...

Pros: Main brushes don't eat rug tassles. Lighthouse virtual walls.

Cons: Doesn't fit under my style couches.

The Bottom Line: Worth the upgrade. Enough significant changes to warrant the purchase

Review: I have had this Roomba 560 for about a week now. I have 3 other Roomba models, all of the last generation, which is the third. The new Roomba 560 has onboard scheduling, a very nice feature. My other Roomba models are scheduled via the remote that...

Pros: Cleans okay when working.

Cons: Brushes break; leaves some dog hair. Problem with the gears affects many. Lousy support.

The Bottom Line: Don't buy this unit; wait for next gen or buy a cheaper model such as the red one, which has fewer features but actually works.

Review: I have bought and trashed a few iRobot products. My $300 Scooba is now unfixable. This Roomba 560 unit could be the last straw.

Out of the box, it is easy to set up, but you must have C batteries on hand to power the "virtual wall" devices...

Pros: ok if you have big rooms without alot of walls and hallways.

Cons: Price, too long to clean

Review: I bought myself the Roomba 560 based on reviews. I have never spent more wasted money on anything in my life. First few days the side brushes broke and I have to admit customer service sent new ones out to me quickly. It takes FOREVER to do one room...

Pros: The unit is very easily maintained.

Cons: Maintaining the unit voids the warranty

The Bottom Line: Buy a Roomba, but assume you'll have to find a repair shop other than iRobot. Just cleaning the gears voided my warranty.

Review: Actual May 2008 dealings with customer service.

I have edited this posting for clarity, leaving here only my emails to iRobot support.

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For now, I am declining your offer to replace my in-warranty...

Pros: Cleans OK.

Cons: Poor customer service. Many mechanical problems.

The Bottom Line: Don't buy this. Unreliable, poorly manufactured. Customer service is terrible.

Review: My two robots have been plagued by a litany of problems in the 9 months I've had them First, the spinning side brush arms constantly break off, despite getting the new brushes which are "virtually indestructable" according to iRobot. I have now had...

Pros: It does the work, easy to empty out, programmable

Cons: might not cover every square inch of the house.

The Bottom Line: I love this product!!!

Review: I have had my new Roomba 560 for a little over a week and I have to tell everyone how much I love this machine. I have a massive amount of open floor space in my living room. It is mostly wood floor with a couple of rugs. We just built are house...

Pros: It's cool

Cons: Needs supervision; not a great vacuum qua vacuum

The Bottom Line: Buy one and have your friends over to watch.

Review: As I was watching my new Roomba 560 roam around the living room, and felt it bang into the legs under the sectional, I though to myself, "Now this is cool." And then I saw the little fuzzballs still sitting on the area rug, and then had to go clean...