Thank you for the reply.

I had tried an aquabot and had trouble with it either staying in the deep end or staying in the shallow end. It did not do a good job for me. I wanted to drop it in and come back to a clean pool. Maybe I am too picky.

I used to clean the pool once a week, last year I cleaned it twice a week- but every day after I cleaned the pool- I would have dirt on the bottom.
It wasn't sand, and was not slippery like an algae.

I want to try one and make sure it cleans before I settle on one.
If not- I would like try another until I find the one that works.
I guess we would all like that!!!

As you mentioned it could be expensive adding everything- and I may still have a dusty pool....

I thought about buying one all last year and I may end up doing the same this year, just keep thinking about it and clean the old way...