Woot! Refurbished Roomba 530 for $130

7:40 am PST • November 2, 2009

The only thing that scares me more than cleaning is robots, so I’m gonna sit this one out. But if you’re not afraid of robots or refurbished technology products, then $130 for an iRobot Roomba 530, charging station, and virtual wall unit is a wheel of a deal.

Features!

Efficiently vacuums dirt, debris, pet hair, dust, allergens and more from carpets and hard floors
Counter rotating Bristle Brush and Beater Brush work together like a dustpan and broom
Sturdy Bristle Brush digs deep into carpet fibers to grab dirt, debris, pet hair and more
Powerful vacuum sucks large and small debris into the large, bag-less bin
Fine filter traps dust, pollen and tiny particulate inside the bin
Cleans the whole floor, under and around furniture, into corners and along wall edges
Detects dirtier areas and spends more time cleaning them
Spot Clean provides quick clean-up of spills and concentrated messes
Automatically senses and avoids stairs and other drop-offs
Simple operation—just press the Clean button and Roomba does the rest
Automatically returns to its self-charging Home Base to dock and recharge between cleanings
Faster counter-rotating brushes with improved design pick up more hair and debris and are easier to remove and clean
Improved filter captures more dust and allergens while a larger bin holds more debris
Improved anti-tangle technology keeps Roomba from getting stuck on cords, carpet fringe and tassels
Improved sidebrush makes Roomba even more efficient at cleaning edges and corners