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- First reviewJuly 25, 2014
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Accomplish fitness goals with this Samsung fitness watch. IIts smart notifications let you receive alerts and respond to calls from compatible Android and iOS smartphones¹ and a curved display makes it easy to view activity progress. Featuring a music player with access to countless songs, this Samsung fitness watch lets you jam to your favorite tunes.
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3
I want to love it? Still trying to love it?
on July 6, 2016
Posted by: Krisspe
from Massachusetts
So the features are perfect. Everything that I want. I've been using this for about 2 weeks. I find it to be comfortable during the day (although I hate wearing it at night, so no sleep tracking for me. It seemed to do that well the half a night that I wore it?) I do wish the band had a buckle, but I have not had trouble with it falling off as others have. The challenge I have is with accuracy. So to be fair, it seems that I am frequently carrying something, pushing something or otherwise have my hands occupied while I am walking so there are lots of steps missing. I can't really blame the product for that I guess? Although I feel cheated when it says I haven't taken any steps, but the GPS says I walked a mile and a half. How does THAT work. :P But that's not really the reason for my disappointment.
The inaccuracy that bothers me is with the heart monitor. The first week, I was kind of wowed with how accurate I thought it was? But the last few days, when I am working out, the heart rate monitor never gets above 110. So I push harder. And the monitor doesn't go up. Finally I stopped and manually took my pulse and it was over 140bpm. That's too big a discrepancy. And I don't understand why it is different than it was. Also, the GPS tracker seems to be faulty this week. Today it said I only walked. .5 miles. It was the same loop that I did last week but it didn't show on the map and clearly didn't log properly. It was a clear day and I have no understanding as to why it wasn't working properly. Last week it showed on it's mini map and appeared to be quite accurate.
The app is adequate, but doesn't sync with any apps on a computer. So while the device will sync nicely with all my android phone, I can't look at the map or the stats on any other device. So that is disappointing. I like the way Fitbit's app functions better. Devices can be synced in your account and you can look at your dashboard on a pc or a tablet or a phone.
I also have had difficulty with stair counts being accurate as so others have reported. However it seems to be staircase dependent. My stairs at work do register. My staircase at home doesn't. My home staircase has a landing and a turn so maybe that's why.
It's tough. The Gearfit 2 has all of the features I want and no other device seems to. But it's not proving to be useful given the lack of accuracy. I keep looking for an opportunity to upgrade the software as I suspect it might be infant challenges that will be worked out?
I'll report back if anything changes, but today I have a hard time recommending this device. And I don't know of another device that does what this is trying to do. If you know of one, please let me know.
My Best Buy number: 2751917927
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Neato Robotics Botvac 80 Bagless Robotic Vacuum: Pick up dust and debris from your floors without lifting a finger with this robotic vacuum, which utilizes Neato technology to navigate and clean rooms. A high-performance filter traps mold, pet dander and other impurities for healthier living.
Customer Rating
5
Solid improvement over previous generations
on July 25, 2014
Posted by: Krisspe
from Massachusetts
I have had several versions of Roombas, a few earlier Neatos and an IClebo Arte. The Botvac 80 is by far my favorite. Neatos navigation is far superior to any other robot vac that I have tried and this newest generation is a solid improvement over previous generation Neatos. I really don't have to do much more than make sure there are no wires (or socks, dog toys, etc) lying about. It is excellent at cleaning under the bed and under furniture. It is able to go under my bathroom vanity without getting stuck on pipes, although it is a very tight space. It cleans under chairs without getting confused and I have never had to play "hunt for the vacuum robot" when I get home with this one. "Hunt for the vacuum" was pretty much a regular daily game for me with just about every other robot vac that I have ever owned.
Like earlier Neatos, the botvac is extremely easy to keep clean. The brushes don't get filled up with junk like Roombas do. What is the point of having a robot vacuum if you have to spend 30 minutes cleaning the stupid thing's brushes? So far not a problem with the botvac. I'm really not crazy about the new version of filters, they are more expensive than the earlier design. So I am less likely to throw them away and get a new one. But they work and I will get a little brush to help clean them eventually. So far it's really not been a problem. I am really lazy about housework so I have the Botvac vacuum for me every day and the IClebo Arte go out afterwards. It vacuum and follows up with dry mopping. The IClebo's dust bin is almost always empty which tells me that the Botvac is doing a good job. And I really only need to wash the IClebo's microfiber cloth after about 5 or 6 trips. My floors are really quite clean. Now granted, it's not mud season. And the robots are running every day. But my house is way cleaner than even if I were to hire house cleaners. The robots are WAY better at cleaning under furniture.
ps this is not an IClebo review, but I will note that occasionally (maybe 10% of the time) I DO have to play "hunt for the IClebo" when I get home. :P It is clever, but not as clever as the Botvac. Neato has done a good job with this one.
Now if someone would just invent a dusting drone, I'd be all set. :)
My Best Buy number: 2751917927
What's great about it: Relatively quiet and much less fussy (doesn't get lost or stuck)
What's not so great: Expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Clean framed windows, mirrors, glass doors and more with this ECOVACS Robotics WINBOT W710-R window-cleaning robot, which utilizes Pathfinder technology to efficiently clean glass. The 1-button operation helps simplify use.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5If you have windows, you need the Winbot
By mfhinoh
from Canton, OH
I purchased the Winbot to clean windows that are hard to reach - especially 2nd floor windows. I place the Winbot on the exterior window, press the start button, and go do something else while the Winbot cleans the window. When it's done, it beeps, and I remove from window and move to the next window. Friends ask how long it takes to clean, and I say - I don't care how long because I'm not doing it. This product allows you to multi-task - it cleans the window, while you watch TV, or vacuum. I really like the product !!
Krisspe
Massachusetts
Low E glass
October 6, 2014
Do you know if this is safe to use on Low E glass? Is it likely to damage the coating on Low E glass?
Thanks in advance!
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Clean your home with the help of this ECOVACS Robotics DEEBOT D77 3D vacuuming robot, which features 4 cleaning modes to remove dirt from hardwood, tile, marble, linoleum and carpet. Multiple sensors help keep your furniture safe.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Worst. Robot. EVER.
By PfattDaddy
from Boulder CO
It is absolutely critical to wait for a few weeks before writing a review of a new product. I originally bought an iRobot Roomba 880 and was absolutely fascinated for the first three days - I estimate we saved 15 minutes of vacuuming over that time, but easily spent 3 hours watching the thing cruise around our house. My initial review would have read "This thing is a gift from the Almighty!". However, after 10 days, we returned it and purchased the Deebot D77.
We have used our Deebot D77 for about 2 weeks or so, and I'm sorely dissapointed. All I can say is that Robots seem a lot smarter in the movies - I was expecting Wall E, and instead I got a couple Battle Droids from Star Wars Episode 1. Before I lament about my D77 experience, I'll just say that I do not believe either of these devices are worth their current price tags (~$700 USD as of this post). I think it's a toss-up between the devices honestly - I'm planning to keep the D77 primarily because A) our dark wood floors require daily vacuuming/sweeping, and B) I don't have the stomach to try another brand right now.
A quick note on our environment: we decided to buy a robot vacuum as part of a remodel project - new hardwood floors in our living room and kitchen. We have 2 short hair labs, one short hair cat, two kids with hair of various lengths, two short hair parents, a guinea pig, and a constant flow of messy friends and neighbors enjoying our living space. The day after our new floors were finished it became apparent that we would either need to sweep 2x a day or get a robot to do the job. We weren't expecting it to replace our need to vacuum, but were hoping it would be able to remove the majority of the pet hair, specifically.
I'll provide a comparison of each vacuum here, starting with the Deebot D77. What I like and what I don't:
Likes:
Base Canister: The D77's base vacuum canister is, hands down, the best feature this thing has - it's also the only feature I think it beats the Roomba 880 on. We'll need to empty it 1-2 times a week as a standard. This is much better than the every couple days or more bin emptying I was doing with the Roomba. I've also used the vacuum canister for our stairs a few times - while it's functional, it's not super convenient (why o why didn't they add a small battery so you don't need to plug in for short use????).
Noise: I do believe the D77 is quieter on our hardwood floors. It's not super quiet, so don't think this is a dirt whisperer.. just quieter than the Roomba.
Cleaning Algorithm Options: the D77 has a number of additional cleaning options above the Roomba - you can tell it to hug the walls, go super-clean, or go normal - each altering the robot's cleaning path. Note that I was not impressed with ANY of these - but options are nice, I suppose.
Double spinners: while the Roomba only has a dirt spinner on one side of the robot, the Deebot has two - this makes 2x the sense of having 1. It did not result in a 2x better cleaning process, mind you.
Dislikes:
Inefficient Cleaning Path: I was seriously hoping this thing was smarter than it turned out to be. But, alas, it's as dumb, maybe dumber, than the Roomba. To be fair, the dirt sensor is a smart addition, and you can see it alter the D77's course when it encounters obvious dirt. But my gripes about the Roomba's inefficient, seemingly random cleaning pattern are the same with the Deebot. At $700, I expect these devices to have enough memory and processing power to A) do a great job at mapping their cleaning space, B) keeping track of where they are in that space, and C) figuring out what they have cleaned and what they haven't. Instead, both bounce around randomly until they don't have any more juice. This is about 2 hours for the D77. I'll add, while both robots run full-speed into chair legs, the Roomba does a better job at sensing when it's about to run into a wall and slows down accordingly. The Deebot, on the other hand, runs into walls full-speed consistently.
Lack of scheduling options: the Deebot allows you to set a schedule - for the same time, every. stinking. day. That's not a typo. While the Roomba 880 lets you pick both day of the week, and specific time per day, the Deebot only allows you to select 1 time, and then runs every day. This sucks. Know that setting your schedule means you will have a loud vacuum running for 16 hours of your week.
Easily stuck: the Deebot needs to be freed regularly. It gets stuck on very low profile, low pile carpets, generally on the corner. The Roomba did not get stuck once in the same places.
Design: my wife likes the way the Deebot's shell looks while I prefer the look of the Roomba. However, the digital interface is awful. Simply awful. So awful I needed to type this fact 3 times and am not done explaining how awful it is. In 1982, my 8 year old brother had a pac man watch. The digital display used a series of static images that it turned off and on to create the illusion of animation. Similar to the TI calculator I owned at the same time. This display reminds me exactly of that watch and that calculator. I'm still looking for a way to generate this number sequence on my D77: 55378008.
Lack of Virtual Walls: my appreciation for the Roomba 880s virtual wall solution was reinforced after using the Deebot - I missed the ability to block off a room or ring-fence the dog bowls.
Krisspe
Massachusetts
Thanks for the review!
October 6, 2014
I've tried many robot vacs and was interested in this one because of the canister thing. Thanks for saving me the $$ and aggravation.
So far my favorite vac is the Neato Botvac. If you are looking for one that has smart navigation, you might want to give it a try. It does a good job mapping and not getting stuck. Your video kept of getting stuck on the rug convinced me not to spend money on the ecovacs. I'll just keep emptying the botvac as needed. But the botvac has no trouble going over bath mats and throw rugs and under the bed and under bureaus and around table legs. It's the first one that I have ever had that doesn't get stuck or lost. Brushes are easier to clean than the roomba's too. Although during shedding/mud season, you do have to empty the reservoir a lot.. Neato botvac is WAY better than earlier Neato so don't think that all neato's are equal.
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Accomplish fitness goals with this Samsung fitness watch. IIts smart notifications let you receive alerts and respond to calls from compatible Android and iOS smartphones¹ and a curved display makes it easy to view activity progress. Featuring a music player with access to countless songs, this Samsung fitness watch lets you jam to your favorite tunes.
Is it only compatible with Samsung phones or can it be used with any Android phone?
It will work with most phones using Android 4.4 and later with at least 1.5GB RAM
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