iRobot Roomba 780 - The new 700 series and the Scooba 230



$599 at iRobot store

 The new 700 series from iRobot is out and the 780 is their new flagship. Featuring an updated cleaning pattern, Dirt Detect Series 2 technology (which is basically an update of the old Dirt Detect feature that vacuums areas more dirty than other areas), a touchpad making it more futuristic, 50% more batterylife, a Full Bin indicator and 2 HEPA filters. Wether or not its cleaning pattern is better than the previous models is yet to be seen.

Also announced, Scooba 230

$299 at iRobot store

The Roombas updated floorwashing sibling, The Scooba 230 has become smaller, has more efficient cleaning and also updated pattern.