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New Electrolux Trilobite 2.0 Vacuum Robot

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the putting-roomba-on-notice dept.

i4u writes "The first version of the Electrolux expensive vacuum robot was launched last May. Electrolux announced the new metallic green Trilobite 2.0 on their Swedish site. The Electrolux Trilobite 2.0 is programmable like a VCR, it also recognises stairs and offers smarter cleaning. Electrolux has carried out 200 improvements. Photos on I4U." And at this rate, perhaps MkIII will be out next spring.

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  1. This just in! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Robots prepared to work for less than minimum wage. Corporations outsource to robots. Indian unemployment at an all time low.

  2. Programmable like a VCR by Timesprout · · Score: 5, Funny

    They wasted their time then. There are only 6 people in the world capable of programming it to do what they want.

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    1. Re:Programmable like a VCR by DrEldarion · · Score: 2, Funny

      I can imagine all the pissed off people when their vaccuums start going at 12 midnight each day.

  3. Programmable like a VCR by Roland+Piquepaille · · Score: 4, Funny

    the Electrolux Trilobite 2.0 is programmable like a VCR

    Does it mean I'll have to fiddle with a 8 x 7-segment green display, a bunch of buttons and knobs, and a manual written in engrish?

  4. Roomba Army by challahc · · Score: 5, Funny

    Unless Amazon's Trilobite Price-tag of $1,799.99 is a typo (which it is not), why is this robot 10 times more expensive than the Roomba ($159.99) ?

    I think I would just buy 10 Roombas. Then I would have the added benefit of racing/fighting them.

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    1. Re:Roomba Army by Eros · · Score: 2, Funny

      For that price it better suck something other than carpet.

    2. Re:Roomba Army by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      funny that's exactly what I said about my wife's prostitute.

  5. a problem by mrsev · · Score: 4, Funny

    How the hell does it know what to hoover up and what not to?
    I mean I a messy person and a bit lazy so this would be ideal for me. BUT if it is going to suck up all my money and keys and socks (that I store on the floor) then that would "suck"!

  6. From the Nova School of Car Naming by Tablizer · · Score: 4, Funny

    I don't think it is wise to name a product after an extinct critter. Would you buy a PC called the "Dinosaur 99"?

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  7. It would be brilliant by slyxter · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would love to see one of these crossed with one of those lawnmower robots. It could vaccum your house, then go outside to mow the lawn. Maybe it could sit by your front door at night and bark menacingly like a hungry pitbull when it's built-in motion sensor was tripped. Then I would buy one.
    And if it could fetch a beer from the fridge... I would buy two.

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  8. Roomba vs Electrolux battle? by dylan95 · · Score: 1, Funny

    I've started Roomba Wars: Episode I... Somebody want to "lend" me an Electrolux so I can continue the story?

  9. Re:Next on Slashdot by Tablizer · · Score: 2, Funny

    How to mod your Vacuum bot into a fellatio-bot. Electrolux sales at an all time high.

    Is this the proper place to tell of my romantic attachment to our pool filter?

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  10. floors? by DoctorDeath · · Score: 2, Funny

    but it doesn't do windows...

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  11. a feature by apankrat · · Score: 2, Funny

    If it is going to suck up all my money and keys...

    At least you'll know where to find them.

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  12. Recognizes stairs... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    Bonc,

    ...Bonc,

    ......Bonc,

    .........Bonc,

    ............Bonc... Bleep. Stairs


    Ok

    And so, this is for passing thru the lameness lame filter.