Have used Philips shavers for 25 years. Decided to try this one. Had it for 3 weeks and used several times. Although it is neat and impressive and 50% extra blades and the final result was a nice clean shave, I hated using it because it would constantly pull my hairs out! May be not enough ... Read review
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revolutionary 3D contour following system with suspension - the entire shaving head flexes to hug the contours of the face, chin and neck. The unique Speed-XL shaving h...
revolutionary 3D contour following system with suspension - the entire shaving head flexes to hug the contours of the face, chin and neck. The unique Speed-XL shaving h...
shaving heads for up to 50% more shaving surface. Personal comfort control for maximum comfort in sensative areas. Super Lift & Cut. dual blades lift hair away fom the...
combines advanced Speed-XL shaving heads with the unique SmartTouch Contour-Following System for a fast close shave with less irritation. The Speed-XL shaving heads ...
Advantages: None over my 7 yr old Philips. Disadvantages: Pulls hairs out, may be needs more power to spin faster?
Have used Philips shavers for 25 years. Decided to try this one. Had it for 3 weeks and used several times. Although it is neat and impressive and 50% extra blades and the final result was a nice clean shave, I hated using it because it would constantly pull my hairs out! May be not enough power for all the blades?
In all my years shaving I have never had that happen. This one would suddenly and instantly yank out a hair every 5 seconds! To the ...
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01.11.2007
easy to use Review ofPhilips HQ 9170 Smart Touch XLby
orcada
Advantages: easy to handle gives very good shave Disadvantages: base is a bit bulky for travel
Bought this Phillips HQ 9170 Smart after my old Remington stopped working. (batteries not charging) very pleased with the clear instructions and particulary liked the actual styling of the shaver. was surprised how much quieter this one was compared to my old shaver. was very pleased with the quick charge function as there is nothing worse than getting ready to go out and finding your shaver is dead !. my partner also was very impressed by the actual ...
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My Experience
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Shaving what a pain in the bum but all us guy's have to do it if we want to look clean and fresh each. Well occasionally I will let it all grow through because the thought of digging out the razor and standing in... more
Electric shaver are two the penny now as the saying goes. However Philips were one of the first companies to run into and monopolise this market and they are still doing it by offering high quality products are reasnobly low prices which are affordable... more
I think I heard somewhere a man will spend 6 or was it 8 years of his life shaving. A sobering thought especially as I could spend that extra time in bed getting some much needed beauty sleep. But the fact is us men and women for that matter spend a... more
I picked up one of the is the reduced section of a Boots Store: the store had had a refit and they were getting rid of loads of goodies. The usual price in Boots is about £100; I got it for £37.
Considering each head costs about £12, this is great... more
Hey, this is my first review but i had to do it as i am soooooo pleased with this shaver!
It only arrived about 6 hours ago but i am already sooo glad i brought it. The jet clean system really makes a difference- It lets it glide along your face and you more
