New Roomba is just a tap away on your phone

The iRobot Roomba 980 (MSRP 899.99) is the newest flagship robot vacuum from the company that first put robotic servants in American homes. Unlike its predecessors, the 980 has the connectivity, battery life, and navigational skills to jet from room to room without getting lost. That makes it the first robot vacuum we'd recommend for multi-room cleaning. However, owners of small homes, folks with lots of clutter, and bargain hunters may want to steer clear of the 980. Remember that robot vacuums are inherently a compromise, combining automation and cleaning in a single machine, powered by a single battery.