Joanne - Among Mac's I have, I found Mac's Incredible Infrared the most beautiful red of all. But you have to have good strong light and enough fertilizer synchronized altogether at the same time. Kai

I bought a Roomba 535 model through Home Shopping Network's website. The delivery was FREE, and their price is $249. And they have a 30-day no hassle return policy if you don't like it. Since I was a first time buyer at HSN, I used a coupon that I found on the internet. The coupon code is C56574 - and it's valid for 15% off your entire purchase if you are a first time shopper at HSN.com. I enterd the code at the checkout, and sure enough it worked. HSN also offers a two year warranty BEYOND the manufacturer's warranty (making 3 years of coverage) for about $30. So it's possible to get a new model Roomba for $211 delivered, or under $250 with a 3-year warranty.

Ditto sas95. We had seriously looked at Quartz products and I was drawn to honed finishes. The fabricator/Stone yard told us that many quartz makers are no longer doing honed finishes, or very little because they are harder to maintain and were not holding up well. We ended up going with a granite, so it was a moot point for us and I can't share any personal experiences.

wow! I do like George McDonald's quotes, but I am thrilled to get acquainted with Ada Lovelace! She was one who let the Genie out of the bottle & help make it possible for me to sit here and tap out her praises. A pioneer in what was thought to be a man's vocation. Lord Byron's daughter, creativity and brains ran in the family.