The roomba seems to be one of those items that people either love or hate.  Count me in the "love" category!  I received my first roomba from my then boyfriend, now husband as a birthday  present several years ago.  (And yes, I like practical gifts!)  At the time I was living in an apartment with all wood floors and had a hard time keeping them swept with a broom and dustpan.  The dust and hair from my cat and dog would just reappear in seconds!  I was skeptical of the roomba but after trying it the floors were incredibly clean!  I would just turn it on in the morning before leaving for...