iRobot Roomba 570

The iRobot Roomba series of vacuum cleaners revolutionized the way people vacuumed, making it more of a passive chore than an active necessity. The automated robotic vacuum allows people to schedule their vacuuming as it's convenient for them and ensures a clean floor upon return home from work or a day out. The newest vacuums in the iRobot line are the 500 series, with the pinnacle being the 570. The 570 features an array of options for your cleaning needs, although the features may not be enough to warrant an upgrade from your previous Roomba vacuum. The biggest enhancement has been the addition of a wireless command center so that you can control where your Roomba is vacuuming. The addition of 2 virtual walls forces the Roomba into an imaginary enclosed area so that you can ensure an extra-clean floor. Weight: 12.5 lbs.

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MSRP $400.00
Release date September, 2007
Brand iRobot
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Pros:
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2 virtual walls for forced enclosure
+2agreedisagree

short charging time
+2agreedisagree

Keep your floors clean, even when you're not at home
+2agreedisagree

wireless command center for more control
+1agreedisagree

light touch bumpers makes sure furniture doesn't get damaged
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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not very good for corners
+3agreedisagree

takes longer to clean than a handheld vacuum
+3agreedisagree

Quality control of modules
+1agreedisagree

Brush motor burns out easily
+1agreedisagree

Leaves black marks on white or light colored baseboards
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Enhancements over previous features:

  • Increased capacity (4 rooms over 2 rooms)
  • Shorter charging time (3 hours versus 7 hours)
  • light touch bumbers
  • 2 virtual walls
  • wireless command center
  • better dirt detection
  • automatically recharges itself

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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

What is this "wireless command center"?
Aug 22, 2007 10:59am
2.  avatar Jblake said:

Basically a wireless remote control.
Aug 23, 2007 7:00pm
3.  avatar Emkay said:

With the scheduler function, you don't really need the wireless command center. Save the money and get the 560 for 100+ cheaper.
Apr 16, 2008 9:57pm

I got a IRobot from Trendn.com for christmas from my daughter. When it was deliverd I returned it to the company for a refund to my daughter. After a number of phone calls and e-mails, I still have not heard anything from this company. I have been trying to get a hold of someone for more then a week now. I think this company is nothing less then a piece of crap. For when you call you get a recording saying that all they're reps are besy and to leave a massage and someone would get back with you, But they never return your calls. And when you e-mail them, the samething happens, no response. They are nothing but BSrs, for they do nothing but LIE, LIE, LIE

Dec 30, 2008 2:54pm
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Amanie

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August 22, 2007
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ProSCORE
67
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4 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • 2 virtual walls for forced enclosure
  • short charging time
  • wireless command center for more control
  • light touch bumpers makes sure furniture doesn't get damaged

Cons

  • not very good for corners
  • takes longer to clean than a handheld vacuum

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beetwozero

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August 26, 2007
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ProSCORE
60
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positive
3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • 2 virtual walls for forced enclosure
  • Keep your floors clean, even when you're not at home
  • light touch bumpers makes sure furniture doesn't get damaged

Cons

  • not very good for corners
  • takes longer to clean than a handheld vacuum

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jerama

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October 12, 2008
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0
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0 pros
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have ithave it

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • not very good for corners
  • takes longer to clean than a handheld vacuum
  • Brush motor burns out easily
  • Leaves black marks on white or light colored baseboards

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Erik

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August 22, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
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2 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • short charging time
  • Keep your floors clean, even when you're not at home

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"What is this "wireless command center"?"
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richwk

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July 26, 2008
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  • Quality control of modules

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