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Re:iRobot says robot vacuums now represent 20% of worldwide ... by tibu on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @01:04AM (#12898041)
Can you share why you choosed the Xiaomi instead of a Roomba? Can it provide the same level of cleaning?
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Re:iRobot says robot vacuums now represent 20% of worldwide ... by UnoriginalGuy on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @09:02AM (#12900254)
It costs $300. The Roomba "multi-room" 960 is $700 (and Neato $500).

It isn't superior to the Roomba 900 series or Neato. It is just "Good Enough" and less than 1/2 the price. Ultimately it doesn't need to be better than the competition when it is cheaper than them, it just needs to basically perform its function.

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