Remanufactured iRobot Roomba 4199 Vacuuming Robot

by Roomba

Product Features

• Robotic floorvac with dirt detection and infra-red cliff sensors; approx. dimensions 13 by 4 inches
• Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90 day parts, 90 day labor warranty
• Auto adjusts to any floor surface; 2-hour continuous cleaning; easy-to-empty debris bin
• Rechargeable APS battery, 7-hour charger, 1 virtual wall, and air filter included
• Color may vary and may contain minor cosmetic blemishes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 14.8 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FIR48S
• Item model number: 4199
• Batteries: 2 D batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (138 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197,045 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Roomba Robotic FloorVac

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Saw the positive reviews and bought it..., September 29, 2006

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BM (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remanufactured iRobot Roomba 4199 Vacuuming Robot (Kitchen)

I bought this remanufactured Rumba a few weeks ago (it is has already been returned) and was pretty impressed with the job it did. I know a lot of people are skeptical and I was too, but the unit was able to prove itself and is actually intertaining to watch it drive around the living room and bump into things. Ah... who needs TV?

In any case, the issue I had with mine was the battery life. I charged the unit for a long time twice (20 hours?) but the robot would not handle more than 25 minutes of continuous vacuuming. Both times it died in the middle of the room and I had to rush to rescue as it was making its SOS signals, which were annoying enough to interrupt the dinner.

On a side note, the unit is cool, but mine did look used, the surface was scratched and the buttons were worn off! Perhaps I got the worst of the bunch, but make sure you test the battery extensively when you get it!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you're Newmba to the Roomba..., August 21, 2006

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Cedric "Washu" (Palo Alto, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remanufactured iRobot Roomba 4199 Vacuuming Robot (Kitchen)

I own a higher-end Roomba Discovery model, so will just compare Roombas versus regular vacuum cleaners.

Let's get the cons overwith. The Roomba is *the* most dusty vacuum cleaner I've had to clean out. While other vacuum cleaners have convenient dustbins and disposable bags, the Roomba requires you to both empty the dustbin and *clean* the brushes and filters. You definitely want to wear a mask when cleaning out a Roomba! Ironically, I also recommend another vacuum cleaner to help suck out the lint and such. The Roomba also will not do the pre-vacuum tidying up of stuff from the floor you normally do before and during vacuuming.

But, in my opinion, the benefits are well worth it. As a guy, I don't do a good job of vacuuming. (Okay, I admit it. I don't do vacuuming at all!) Compared to a conventional vacuum cleaner, the Roomba will go under low tables and other areas a conventional vacuum cleaner will not go.

I also highly recommend the docking station attachment, sold separately. If you leave your Roomba alone, you really won't know where to find it! It could be under the bed, behind a door, pretty much anywhere.

Finally, you should do your research. There are several Roomba fan sites on the internet, including discussion boards. You should find the right Roomba model for your needs.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good - I'm smitten, September 19, 2006

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Miwii (BROOKLYN, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remanufactured iRobot Roomba 4199 Vacuuming Robot (Kitchen)

I have a houseful of hardwood floors, and their favorite activity is manufacturing dust. I also have a cat who practically sprays his lovely soft hair, and, I believe, at least a few souvenirs from his beloved, now departed companion. So the floors are always sprouting something.

Skeptical but hopeful is the best way to describe my attitude when I clicked the "place order" button.

Surprised and happy is my current state of mind. This thing seems to have a life of its own, and I believe it loves to clean. Set it down on your broom-swept, looks-clean floor, and prepare to be surprised. At the end of the cycle, you will find a full dust bin of stuff that was still on (and in) your floor.

You can run it once a day (or night), and after a few cycles, the floor begins to shine without any other input from you.
And it feels very cool to be in one room washing dishes or doing laundry and hearing Roomba do its thing in another. It does have to be cleaned after use (or even mid-use, depending on the mission) but I found it easy to do without even consulting the manual - the term "user-friendly" may have been invented to describe the Roomba.

I've had it less than a month so I cannot comment on its longevity, but I am taking very good care of this cleap little mini-maid in hopes that it lives with me productively for a long time.

This is a worthwhile investment. Now if only they'd invent one that does stairs ...