Roomba BB - Do you want one?

["White, Peter" <peter.white@xxxxxxx>]

All, 

I'm still waiting for the US suppliers to finalise some details, but a
back
of fag packet calculation, taking into account shipping, VAT, Excise
and
local courier costs brings the units in at about ?200 delivered to you.
Please read the text below, and if interested follow the instructions at
the
end of the mail..

Due to a dock strike in the US at the moment, there is a significant
order
backlog (SharperImage have over 1250 on backlog), so as soon as I have
a
firm price I'd like to move ahead ASAP, in order to hopefully get
delivery
by mid-November. iRobot themselves are not willing to deal with us, so
it's
down to SharperImage and Hammacher.

Some things to be considered:

1. iRobot have said that the warranty is only valid in the States,
running
on 110v. i.e. unless the unit is DOA, we're unlikely to have much
comeback
in terms of repairs/replacements.  I am trying to get the supplier to
work
something out for us though - one of them offers a lifetime warranty on
all
goods purchased from them, but normally only for the US.
2. The charger is 110v only.  therefore I'd suggest we'd want to
source a
local supplier for a 240v equivalent.  It needs to be 24v 400ma
output,
centre positive.  I've not been able to get details on the size of the
plug,
so I guess one of those with interchangeable plugs would be ideal. 
I'd
appreciate any help on locating such a charger if any of you know any
good
sources...

So, at this point I need to know if you want one.  To register an
interest
(that does not commit you to buy), please reply to this email
(peter.white@xxxxxxx), delete all this stuff, and just let me know how
many units you'd be looking to buy - there's a template at the bottom
of
this mail.  Please do not change the subject heading as that's how
I'll be
filtering the requests.  I also need to know if you'll need any
extras, such
as spare batts, a rapid charger or virtual wall.  For those that
missed the
previous postings, various details can be found here:

The manufacturers site:
http://www.roombavac.com/

You can read independent reviews of it here:
http://www.epinions.com/Roomba_Intelligent_Sweeper_Vac_Vacuum_Cleaners/displ
ay_~reviews

The most detailed of which is here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_78309199492

Watch a movie of it here (fast connection):
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/video/mediaIR105.jhtml

Regards

Pete

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Dear Pete

I really really really want a Roomba cleaner.  I understand this email
does
not commit me to purchase anything at this point, but when the purchase
does
go ahead, payment will be required in advance.  All costs below
are
approximate.

QUANTITY:

Cleaner (GBP200):
Additional Batts (GBP65):
Virtual walls (GBP28):
Rapid charger (GBP65):
Location (if not in UK):
Would you be willing to pay a bit more for a guarantee? (Y/N): 

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