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(More customer reviews)I liked that little red robo vac. I've had too of those zoombas and two Roombas.
Anyway, to qualify what I said about Zoomba (and this P3)...no matter what anybody says--this robot is not for carpets of any depth--they are strictly for hard, smooth, slick, surfaces/ hardwood, linolium, congolium (all those mispelled oliums).......and that's why I got this.
I already know what it will and won't do. It won't do carpets.
--but--
It 'is' a dustbuster on wheels and will vacuum non carpeted floors just fine.
Unlike everybody else, I take that dust cloth and dip it in water--spray a little lysol on it--stick it back to bottom of the robot and let it 'lightly' dampmop and lightly sanitize my floors.
All in all, I remember those nicad batteries dying after about six months..I'd suggest tenergy type C cells--they last three to five years (cost more to).
That's why I'm here to day...looking for replacement battery packs for this P3 and my zoomba (they are identical I think). I am a tech--if I can't find the lower cost nicad battery pack, I'll make one from my tenergy's
Anyway, I feel this unit is about fourty bucks too much. My first cost me a hundred dollars, my last cost me fourty seven. Fourty seven is about right--but only if you can find the replacement battery packs.
Not everbody knows how to make a battery pack.
Finally, as I remember it, one of my zoombas fell down the stair once and I restarted it--it worked fine. I suspect this one is pretty much the same...................SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo....if you got hard smooth slick surface type floors, go ahead....if you got carpet--get a roomba from Irobot.
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P3 P4960 V-Bot Robotic Vacuum CleanerFor those who do not love the chore of sweeping up everyday crumbs on the kitchen floor, soccer-cleat dirt by the front entryway, or kitty litter that somehow makes its way half way down the hall, this robotic vacuum cleaner comes in handy. The unit effectively cleans wood and tile floors throughout the house, and can even be used on carpet (it works best on low-pile carpeting). For bare-floor surfaces, simply attach the rotating brush, and it takes care of the rest. The vacuum moves around on its own, getting itself in and out of tight places--it even detects stairs to prevent falls, while its built-in smart technology automatically determines one of three preprogrammed patterns: Random mode for tight spaces like under furniture, Spiral mode for large open areas, and Along The Wall mode for cleaning the perimeters of a room. Power indicator lights on the front of the unit display battery levels during charging and sweeping. Other highlights include an easy-to-empty internal dustbin, whisper-quiet operation, smooth-rolling wheels, a bumper to protect table legs and baseboards, and long-life rechargeable batteries for up to 45 minutes of run-time per charge. An AC adapter comes included. Ideal for any size room, the robotic vacuum cleaner measures 14 by 13-1/2 by 3-3/4 inches and carries a six-month limited warranty.
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