what is the best irobot for price/performance? Is this something I can add if I move to a house with stairs?
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The best model is the iRobot Roomba 560. It has all the features, and has "cliff sensors" that can detect stairs and other drop-offs, so it won't fall over them.
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If you really want an infrared solution for the PS3, check out the IR2BT at ir2bt.com. It is an infrared to Bluetooth converter and relay that sends all of the same commands the Sony remote does. And, since it's relay, you can actually have the PS3 in a cabinet, etc., and out of sight (if you aren't a fan of its design).The Nyko remote is a usable solution, but it does not handle power or eject and it is a little slow in terms of response time. I've been using the Nyko and my Harmony (an 880, but it uses the same code database as the 550) and running the Folding@Home program on my PS3, but my electric bill has gotten a little steep, so I'm looking at the IR2BT to help me cut down on my usage. If you really want an infrared solution for the PS3, check out the IR2BT at ir2bt.com. It is an infrared to Bluetooth converter and relay that sends all of the same commands the Sony remote does. And, since it's relay, you can actually have the PS3 in a cabinet, etc., and out of sight (if you aren't a fan of its design).The Nyko remote is a usable solution, but it does not handle power or eject and it is a little slow in terms of response time. I've been using the Nyko and my Harmony (an 880, but it uses the same code database as the 550) and running the Folding@Home program on... » Read More If you really want an infrared solution for the PS3, check out the IR2BT at ir2bt.com. It is an infrared to Bluetooth converter and relay that sends all of the same commands the Sony remote does. And, since it's relay, you can actually have the PS3 in a cabinet, etc., and out of sight (if you aren't a fan of its design).The Nyko remote is a usable solution, but it does not handle power or eject and it is a little slow in terms of response time. I've been using the Nyko and my Harmony (an 880, but it uses the same code database as the 550) and running the Folding@Home program on my PS3, but my electric bill has gotten a little steep, so I'm looking at the IR2BT to help me cut down on my usage. « Show Less
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It works awesome on stairs and is A LOT less work and trouble than other vacuums for this purpose. I bought mine mainly for the stairs but have almost retired the upright completely now. As for regular attachments - they wouldn't fit, but with a little determination and some old fashioned ingenuity I plan to come up with a way.
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I have only used the ISmooth and I am very pleased with it. I can't speak for the others since I have not tried any of them.
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I don't know for sure about Scooba. I don't have one. But I have a Roomba. It is very very good at detecting stairs. I have stairs that it goes past all the time, very close to its docking station and it has never fallen down them. I also took it out one time and had it clean my front porch. Stairs,plus all the edges have no rails. It didn't fall. It also cleaned my sofas and didn't fall off. I'm not saying it will never happen, but the sensors look like they do a good job. As for cats, I have 2 of them. They don't particularly like the Roomba, but they don't hate it, either. One of them kind of ignores it, and one of them watches it closely and jumps out of its way when it comes close. I have heard that the Scooba is quieter than the Roomba. I don't see a problem
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I had the same problem and then I found irepo. It only costs about $15 and works like a charm.
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I would say get two, one for upstairs and one for the first floor. Other than that they work great.
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http://homesupport.irobot.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/997/~/dirt-dog%E2%AE-owner%27s-manual hope that helps. Take care.
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It depends a lot on the carrier, frequency and distance from the tower that you are trying to boost. Wilson and CellMate are the top two but I know others that also use ZBoost and it works rather well also.
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Neato gets caught up in large fringes and will also bump off high rug-edges as if it were an obstacle. Still, it does very well compared to my two Roombas. Neato get's itself into cords and climbs sloped lamp bases but lifts itself up like a turtle on legs, shakes, turns, and lifts itself free. Amazing how it's able to get itself out of almost everything I've seen it get into. As for fringes, I've learned to either tuck them under during cleaning, or trim them down to 3 inches or so.
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I purchased the Cal King & was able to move and set up all on my own. However, I didn't have to travel up stairs... Had there been stairs, it probably would have taken two people to move from point A to B.
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I purchased the Roomba $260 at Costco, for the specific purpose for cleaning the carpeting under the Queen waterbed (which is heavy and immovable). The Roomba is a piece of junk whose battery lasted only about a year and needed replacing twice already. Now the entire unit is nonfunctional and I don't want to purchase another one, even though iRobot is willing to sell me a new shell at a discount ($125). Does anyone out there know of any other cleaning appliance or method to clean/vacuum under a large bed that's quick, easy and cost effective? Remember, it's carpeting, not hard wood flooring. Thanks.
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my house is about 2600 sq feet. i pick it up and move it room to room. have some stairs. sometimes need to re-charge. it is great!!! cleaning as i type in my living room. between that and the roomba - my life is changed:)
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I have the large PC in mine too. The Ryobi isn't one of the listed router motors on the JessEm product page, but that's not to say it won't work. The mounting mechanism is very flexible for a variety of motor diameters. But to be sure you probably should send a note directly to JessEm with the model number you have just to confirm. Really better however might be to keep the router you have for hand work and get a new unit just for use in the lift. Once you set up a table and lift system you really won't be taking the router out very often if at all.
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This will work nicely on all floor types. The self leveling head does a good job. Also the Royal cr5005, this has height adjust and cost $169
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Is this a better choice than the Vornado 660? I want to use it to move warm area from a second story loft area to the wide open first level. I realize this has three speeds and not four. I briefly had a 660 but the fourth speed was too noisy and vibrated excessively.
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Don't buy the ZBoost, but rather the Wilson DB Pro. I had to mount the antennae outside and well above the roof. If you read the requirements closely (on any system) you will find that they want a minimum VERTICAL distance as well as a HORIZONTAL. If I recall the ZBoost wants a 25 foot VERTICAL, which is above the roof line unless you have a 2 story house and a basement.The Wilson wants about the same. I mounted my outside antennae on an expandable pole to the chimney.