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15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 11: Win a Limited-Edition 700 Series Roomba

PetSugar — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:00:00 PST

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day for the first 15 days of December, one of the PopSugar Network sites - plus our sister sites PopSugar Shop, Fashionologie, and ShopStyle - will feature a new fabulous giveaway.

For our 1th day of holiday giveaways, we are giving away three limited-edition iRobot Roomba 780s. The iRobot Roomba has a three-stage cleaning system to remove all the dirt, pet hair, and other debris that your four-legged friend may track into your house. This robot will have your house clean in no time, and all you have to do is turn it on. Did we mention we are giving away three?
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After you enter our giveaway above, don't forget to enter GeekSugar's giveaway of two Xbox Kinect prize packages, BuzzSugar's giveaway of a year of movie tickets for you and a friend from MovieTickets.com, BellaSugar's giveaway of $2,000 to Saks Fifth Avenue, and Fashionologie's giveaway of a $1,000 shopping spree to Theory. Good luck and happy holidays!

Casa Beta: Roomba Robotic Vacuum

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:00:00 PDT

Vacuuming sucks, so when our old canister vacuum bit the dust, I was left with the unglamorous task of purchasing a new one. I've had my eye on Roomba – the robotic machine that will clean my floors while I nap. Seriously. Upon purchasing the Roomba 530 ($300), I was a bit skeptical but more excited (and a little giddy) to give it a shot. Quite honestly, I have never been so thrilled to plug anything in.

After I waited for it to fully charge (about three hours), I let it loose to have its way with my filthy floors. The robot took about 45 minutes to do about three rooms. Longer than I had anticipated, but it cleaned far better than I expected, and I was smitten. Perfect? No. There were a few specks of dirt left behind, but that was in part my fault (I didn't realize that I needed to empty the bin midcycle because it's smart enough to know when enough is enough). Then when it was done with the job, it made its way back to the charging station as I watched in amazement. For my full evaluation, including what I didn't like, just

read more. Likes: I literally followed it around my house to watch the magic and was shocked to see Roomba find its way out of tight spaces and corners. Also, it won't fall down stairs, so you can put it upstairs, walk away, and come back to a clean space. The robot handled hardwood and carpets like a pro and even gobbled up larger chunks with ease. What's more? This smart vac cleans under beds perfectly, and its parts can be ordered individually, which means replacing something is simple and far less expensive than most other vac repairs. My favorite thing about Roomba? Not lifting a finger. Dislikes: Roomba doesn't fall down stairs, but it also doesn't clean them. It didn't fit under some of my furniture, which means I'll still need to whip out my handheld vac and Swiffer from time to time. Also, I had to retrieve random things from it that were left on the floor that were not meant to be swept up, but next time I'll give the room a quick once over first. Finally, to keep the vacs functioning to their fullest, iRobot recommends cleaning the Roomba after each use. This was my least favorite step in the whole process, but I'll take a five-minute cleanup over a full vacuuming session any day. All in all, I'm a big fan. Sure, I won't be tossing my handheld vac or Swiffer anytime soon, but this is by far the best way to clean that I've ever experienced. Now if only they could come up with a robot to do my windows, toilets, and dishes.

It's the Kitty Amusement Park!

GiggleSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:30:00 PST

I wonder if they serve kitten-sized nachos, Cokes, and cotton candy there.

Dog Vs. Roomba

GiggleSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:00:00 PDT

This dog has met the enemy, and its name is the automated floor-cleaner Roomba. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye (or robot equivalent). Wait for the surprise ending. . .

Rob and Big: Meaty Vs. Roomba

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:07:40 PDT

I brought out the closet Rob and Big fans last time I posted a clip of the hilarious besties calling out a blogger, so I know you guys will love this! Meaty, the cutest white bulldog EVER, got a little territorial this week with a brand-new Roomba.

Pups freaking out on a vacuum is no surprise to petsugar, and gigglesugar has long recognized an animal's reaction to a strange cleaning robot as fodder, but I kind of cringed seeing that poor Roomba being destroyed! Aww, Meaty, just trying to protect your daddies, you're ok!

The iRobot By Roomba Goes Red

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:09:12 PDT

When I compared the Roomba to the Dyson Slim (if you haven't seen the fun video, click on the link), I described the Roomba as a "geeky guy magnet gadget that's cleverly disguised as a vacuum." Seriously, girls may swoon to the Dyson, but guys seem to be pulled by gravity to the Roomba. Well gravity has definitely shifted ever since the iRobot got a hot new makeover! What I suggest is you use the fantabulous Dyson for thorough carpet cleaning sessions and then bust out the red Roomba for quick touch-ups. Just turn it on and head out for an afternoon filled with lattés and shopping. The Roomba Red will clean all your surfaces while the supersensitive bumpers help the vacuum feel its way around the room. All you have to do is charge up the battery and leave the iRobot alone to do all your dirty work. Priced at $150.

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Battle Of The Vacuums: Roomba Vs Dyson Slim

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:07:17 PDT

A Dyson vacuum is one of those gadgets that elicits an "ohhhhh" and an "awwwww" from everyone that walks by it. Or at least everyone that's walked by geeksugar central in the last week. I attribute the giddy Dyson adulation to the British company's hoity-toity reputation (they make a jaw-dropping $2,000 model), the assertion that Dyson is the "first vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction" and the fact that for a vacuum, it's ridiculously good looking.

It frankly isn't fair to compare the Dyson Slim, which is only 15.8 pounds, to my clunky vacuum at home because the Dyson is designed with art and innovation in mind. So, in the spirit of cleaning fun, I decided I should pit the lady killer against an even more unlikely candidate, the iRobot Roomba. For those of you that don't know, I describe the Roomba as a "geeky guy magnet gadget that's cleverly disguised as a vacuum." Seriously, girls may swoon to the Dyson, but guys seem to be pulled by gravity to the Roomba. So how did the sexy, feminine Dyson compare to the more masculine robotic Roomba? Be prepared to be impressed all around.

For my full review,

read more Like I said, it's not fair to compare the Dyson to the Roomba based solely on the fact that they are completely different models and machines, but it was a fun challenge and they each presented their own perks. Suction Most of all, I wanted to compare how much each sucked up because at the end of the day, you buy a vacuum to suck. In that respect the Dyson was a clear winner. I can admit, much to the pleasure of my male colleague, the Roomba did perform a lot better than I expected and does have the ability to clean a room. It just needs to do it on its own time and can't be pushed with the same force of the Dyson. Coverage and Strength I was also curious to see how long it would take the Roomba to clean a room by itself versus how long it takes to clean a room with the Dyson. I passed the Dyson over the room and covered every spot in about 2 minutes. I then set the Roomba to clean the space - I had to put up a funky barrier wall to keep it within the same space - and it took about 15 minutes to tread the same ground. Of course, the plus of the Roomba in this case is that it can vacuum by itself, so if you don't have guests coming over in 10 minutes, you can program the Roomba to clean, leave the room and make yourself a spot of tea. Grace and Beauty Apparently, air expelled from a Dyson has up to 150 times less mold and bacteria than the air you breathe. That alone sold me on the model. Of course, it helped that the machine is sleek, light and powerful. I happen to be one of those geeks that gets a real pleasure out of vacuuming - it's the only chore that gives me a real sense of accomplishment - so I love that you can give the Dyson a good push and get the job done. As for the Roomba, watching that little thing hum along the floor is a delight. There's the thrill you get when you realize it's actually cleaning your floor sans cords or human help, followed by an even greater thrill when you realize it can clean the floor when you're not home. Need To Call A Draw? Buy them both. Use the Dyson for the heavy duty cleaning and the Roomba to do your dirty work when you're not home. Or scare little dogs.

15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 10: Win a $1,000 Design Within Reach Gift Card

CasaSugar — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:31:19 PST

For our 10th day of holiday giveaways, we are giving away a $1,000 gift card to CasaSugar favorite Design Within Reach, so you can furnish your home with your wish list for the holidays!

This giveaway has ended.

After you enter our giveaway above, don't forget to enter PetSugar's giveaway of three Limited Edition iRobot Roomba 780s, GeekSugar's giveaway of two Xbox Kinect prize packages, BuzzSugar's giveaway of a year of movie tickets for you and a friend from MovieTickets.com, BellaSugar's giveaway of $2,000 to Saks Fifth Avenue, and Fashionologie's giveaway of a $1,000 shopping spree to Theory. Good luck and happy holidays!

15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 9: Win an Intel Core-Powered Lenovo IdeaPad Ultrabook

SavvySugar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:34:36 PST

For our ninth day of holiday giveaways, we are giving away a Clementine Orange Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook, powered by a second generation Intel Core processor. This Ultrabook is the ultimate combination of style and functionality with breathtaking speeds, ultra-fast booting times, and the slim Ultrabook design that is just 0.6 inches thin and weighs less than three pounds. It's the perfect laptop for the on-the-go, tech-savvy soul!

This giveaway has ended.

After you enter our giveaway above, don't forget to enter CasaSugar's giveaway of $1,000 to Design Within Reach, PetSugar's giveaway of three Limited Edition iRobot Roomba 780s, GeekSugar's giveaway of two Xbox Kinect prize packages, BuzzSugar's giveaway of a year of movie tickets for you and a friend from MovieTickets.com, BellaSugar's giveaway of $2,000 to Saks Fifth Avenue, and Fashionologie's giveaway of a $1,000 shopping spree to Theory. Good luck and happy holidays!

Don't Miss Out on Amazing Prizes in Our 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways!

PopSugar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:55:27 PST

The holidays are fast approaching, and we have been getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! To celebrate the season, we have unwrapped 15 amazing prizes. Each giveaway lasts a week, and we are near the end so don't miss out on your chance to win fabulous prizes. Happy holidays and good luck!

Day 10: CasaSugar – $1,000 to Design Within Reach	Day 11: PetSugar – Limited Edition 700 Series Roombas	Day 12: GeekSugar – Two Xbox Kinect Prize Packages
Day 13: BuzzSugar – A Year of Movie Tickets For You and a Friend From MovieTickets.com	Day 14: BellaSugar – $2,000 to Saks Fifth Avenue	Day 15: Fashionologie – $1,000 Shopping Spree to Theory