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I had never bought a roomba from local store. From generation 1 until the latest generation. I would say that the salesperson is right. Warranty is important if you do not know how to replace parts in roomba. I helped my friend to import a roomba 560 2 mths ago, and one of the cliff sensors does not work. It always fall over step. Do you know how to replace the cliff sensor? Where can you get the parts (sensor)? If you don't buy from local store, if your roomba is imported from overseas, Ackerman is going to charge you very high for repair cost. To the extend that the repair cost can buy a brand new roomba. They are trying to discourage you guys from importing. The repair cost is ridiculous and they are not too friendly... The new roomba is modular, the wheels, brushes, cage, holder etc are easily replaceable. But the motherboard, sensors are not easy to replace. My question is, where to get the parts? Usually they buy another roomba as spare parts...so hard to get parts in USA... You can report your problem to irobot directly. If they know that you are not living in USA, they will not entertain you, sometimes. If the roomba DOA, you need to replace a complete set, they will ask you to send the roomba back to them before they replace a new set for you. How much is the shipping back to USA? you go check it out.

I am from kay siang too! 1977 to 1983.

Ya, i think they do. They are expert.. i did mod for some ppl here for Free in the past but I thought of it...if something happen later, I am responsible for it...so I stop doing that. So far, none of them complaint, touch wood.

Last time when I was using transformer, it did shorten the battery life. In theory, it doesn't as long as the output is 22.5vdc. Maybe transformer does produce variant signal that cause the charging circuit to charge at a lower vdc at times. This could be the reason. I am very sure that via transformer will consume more electricity though.

Bro, the casing of the roomba also look more sturdy. The roomba is also heavier. The battery and the electronics parts are covered up. In this way, the dust and hair won't get into the PCB. This is a better design. Do you have rattling noise? Mine does not have, so it comes with better brush (2nd version). Also you should have a rubber strip to be pasted on your bumper to protect it. Although the new roomba moves v fast, when it sees obstacles 10cm away from obstacles, it will slow down and bump lightly onto it. It does not response well to thin objects like legs of chair etc...so it might get scratch easily without the rubber strip. Can DIY if you do not have Bro, I tried not to teach ppl mod the charger anymore. It is because of my previous posts, one of these guys who does not have electrical knowledge, tried to mod the charger. He placed the capacitor in the opp direction (wrong polarity) and caused a spark on the charger and get a short circuit. Scare the **** out of him. I would like to remove all my previous posts on mod charger but I can't do it...I realise that it is risky...so if you think transformer does the work, let it be. Have fun

560 comes with scheduler and lighthouse virtual wall. It can schedule to clean living room first, then go to bedroom then go back to living room for chargin. The lighthouse is doing the work. 530 is the basic model. It does not come with lighthouse but just a normal virtual wall. No scheduler as well. Other than that, they are similar.

My roomba 560 and 530 arrived on Thur. The first thing i did was open up the charger. Yes, I managed to mod it. I charged the roomba and it works! The mod slightly diff from previous... This 500 series roomba is quieter as compared to 4000 series. The color and design are nicer as well. Very futuristic look. I think cleaning wise, both 500 and 4000 series are about the same. However, the lighthouse thingy is great. It finishes my living room, then go to my bedroom and went back to dock in the living room. Quite intelligent. I think this is what you pay for in the new roomba. I would think that 4000 series roomba serves the purpose of cleaning your house. It is a very good vacuum. Unless you want to try something new, if not, no point upgrading. I find that they are just vacuum cleaner, but with better features that I think we can live without it. my 2 cents...

I think the rattling noise is due to the design. It will not be resolved unless they change the brush. The new robot is quieter compared to the current model. My friend in USA tried it out, and his comments are good. Not sure man, probably I have to give it a shot now. If you are sceptical about this new model, let me buy it first, I test it out, and post a review here. See if the 2nd batch is ok. Then you guys go get it. I need to tweak the power supply first....that is most important now.

Ok, pm me the model of scooba you need. I will order this coming friday.

I sold away all my old roombas and want to ship new models from irobot.com. Anybody interested to mass order? I will get Roomba 530 and 560. As for 570, no stock now and I heard abit of issues due to wireless command centre. I will buy from irobot or their authorised resellers only because they ship latest stock and less hassle. www.irobot.com. You look at the price there. The first batch has some issues and the 2nd batch (bugs resolved) is here. Jackson and Darren, you asked me before, so I think it is time. Juz nice for christmas If you are interested, pm me. ps: I am not familiar with the new charger so I need time to figure out how to convert it to 240V. Nothing cannot be done, it is juz a matter of time. Worst come to worst, can use a converter first.

Get the Scooba 350. It is better. Trust me. The batt last longer.

No...I mean I am selling what I am using now. I am not help to mass order anymore. I have a few (one for living room, 3 for bedrooms...).

Guys, I am leaving Singapore for awhile due to work. If anyone of you want to buy used roomba, charger, battery accessories etc, pls pm me or email yns88@hotmail.com. I will get in touch with you. I strip and clean all roomba thoroughly. They look like new.

Not all come with swivel caster wheel. irobot made alot of the fixed caster wheel. If you are "lucky", you get swivel caster wheel. You can't choose when you buy roomba from them. Recently I bought quite a few of the roomba from irobot for my friends in this forum, only those 4260 come with caster wheel. The discovery all come with fixed wheels. There are cases that swivel caster wheel do scratch the floor. In fact, your parquet will be scratched even if you walk on them...cos there is a layer of wax. bro, i just replied to the pm you sent to me. As mentioned, my mo period has over. You may wana import yourself (by reading the posts here you shld be able to do it yourself) or you can buy from gkrobots as suggested by some here. Just to share with you that if the robot reach here dead, you have to ship it back and you have to pay for the shipping. It will cost you $200+ to ship to back to irobot. I hope that helps ya Actually sage, discovery and scheduler are all the SAME! The higher end models, discovery or scheduler, come with more accesories. The more you pay, the more you get. But ask yourself whether you need them...all voice down to budget.

bro, u try comg, and let me know how flexible it is. For eg, if they failed to deliver the items to your place when you are not home, will they re-deliver without additional cost? any online tracking of shipment? there are some other sensitive things, i will pm you. bro, you won't know what kind of hair is that hahaha...

Amazon mah, so it was US$40 2 weeks ago...now US$43, it fluctuates. I only buy roomba or battery from irobot.com. It costs more but gurantee warranty and new. I don't want to buy from ebay cos I kena cheated before, ship used set but claim as new. Furthermore, roomba parts can be easily swapped. You won't be able to tell from the exterior until you open up the roomba. I like to tweak roomba, so when it arrives, my itchy hands will open up the case to see if the motherboad is the same as previous version...I used to buy one brand new scheduler at US$180 and I thought I got a good deal. It shipped here, it packed like retail version. Everything looks good. For layman, you won't know. To my surprise, it was so dusty in the motherboard. Even with hair. I knew I was conned but ok lah, the unit still working like new. Even battery also can do something...you know I know. I say again, vpost will ship roomba with battery or only battery. The reason being....see the T&C below: 11.5 Prohibited items also include flammable or incendiary goods comprising : - perfumes / colognes / eau di toilette / fragrance spray - nail polish / nail polish remover - spray / aerosol cans / compressed gas cylinders - fuels / gasoline / gas torches - lighters with fuel / lighter fluid - turpentine / paint thinner - lithium batteries / loose batteries - lithium batteries contained or pack with equipment - speakers - alcohol products / beverages - flammable / toxic contents products - cellphones May I ask you what kind of battery is roomba using? Arguable, bro. If you still think vpost does not deliver battery or roomba, ps take it up with them. Ktee, when your roomba reach here, pls confirm it. I am sure you will receive it without problem. yo bro, how is ur roomba? eh...got special arrangement....not in terms of shipping contraband items but more on special delivery arrangment in singapore.

bro,comgate in us dollar and vpost in sing dollar. base charge is for first kg.

Not cheaper leh...you look at the base charge and additional kgs...compared to vpost...still vpost cheaper. Bro, all the best for your scooba...u buy from ebay must be careful yah...many rejected units are sold in bulk there.

No lah...I shipped so many times and all reached here. Nothing was rejected. Still can. I have been doing this since 2005... Even vpost has special arrangement to deliver the items to my home. However, I would say, if you buy from amazon or overseas, anything wrong with it or DOA, it is not cost effective to ship it back. You must be prepared to take the risk. I have encountered DOA before. It reached here and it wasn't working. But I know how to repair roomba, so that is ok. If you have DOA roomba, you ship the roomba back to USA, it will cost you $150-$200. There is no Vpost from sing to USA...take note. Battery is only US$40 now. Price fluatuates. It work out to be $63. Vpost min shipping is S$12. So a batt will cost you S$85 including shipping to your home. As what albertts said, buy locally is the safer. Gkrobot.com price seems gd. almost the same as what I import from usa. Might as well leave the work to others. At least we are protected if items are faulty. For me, i have fren in USA, so no problem. I can buy from any retailer or distributor. Don't worry bro, I use my head to guarantee your roomba will reach you soon. If it doesn't reach, pm me. I tell you what to do ya. I agree with you. Since the gk price is the same as self import price, might as well leave it to them. at least we know the unit is working upon collection.

Vpost just shipped my roomba pet and an additional battery to me 2 days ago. Why cannot? Anybody can ship lah. To make life easy, buy from gkrobots like what albertts said....Their website seems to be impressive.

I am helping one the guys here to sell a brand new scooba + 3 bottles of 32oz clorox. It is brand new and he just got it from USA. If you are interested, pm me. I will send you his HP no. He is asking for $600. He paid $700+ including shipping from USA. He is selling because his wife doesn't like it due to the weight (4kg). His lost is your gain. Thanks.

Bro, buy from local how much?

Bro, Pls see below. I got these sony x-series from vpost. I think singapore is selling 15K for the 52" and 8K for the 46". USA is selling them at a lower cost. However, only 1 year international warranty. To reduce your USA to Singapore shipping charges, use vPOSTUSA shipping service. Instructions are on the right side of this page. Sony KDL-52XBR2 52" Bravia XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Electronic — $3,737.10 Sony KDL-46XBR2 46" Bravia XBR 1080p LCD HDTV Electronics — $2,848.59

In contrary, Irobot advises user to charge the battery all the time. The roomba shld always stay at the homebase all times. I am not sure abt other brand though. I think the major problem with robot vacuum is the battery. All rechargeable batteries behave similarly, after few hundreds recharge, the battery life will deteriorate.