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We used this about 5 times.
In the Roomba instructions it says this is not a toy. However...it might be a child as it does require baby-sitting unless you have made the room "roomba-proof" which means generally no rug tassles and no wires. This is a hassle.
If you are interested, buy this for experimenting and maybe spot cleaning. If you like it go up to a more expensive model. It does have come with two virtual walls, which are helpful.
Well anyways, this technology is not perfected yet. Maybe the more expensive ones can be "set it and forget it". This machine may have been delicate, because it was reconditioned, and perhaps it was more apt to error out, which happened more than desired.
Anyway it was kind of fun to experiment with. here's Amazon description: http://www.amazon.com/iRobot-415-4150-Roomba-Silver/dp/B000GF57DY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1266092190&sr=8-1.
Amazon reviewers give it 4 stars which is impressive, but I generally don't think it's worth buying something unless it gets 4 1/2 stars on more than 20 reviews...
" * Dirt Detect: Roomba actually detects dirty areas and stays cleaning until the dirt is gone
* Patented cleaning system-roomba's powerful vacuum and counter rotating brushes reach deep into your carpet to remove dirt, dust and pet hair
* Bagless bin-no bags to replace; roomba's bagless bin is easy to empty and holds more dirt than ever
* Max mode-use max mode to clean multiple rooms in a single cleaning cycle
* Dirt detect: roomba actually detects dirty areas and stays cleaning until the dirt is gone"
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