Advantages: easy to use,reliable,quiet and well priced Disadvantages: you may need help
...and i also have a Philips shaver so i know they make reliable products that are made to last( a bit of brand loyalty creeping in there).So off i went to the till and paid the lovely assistant my £24(absolute bargain for a scrooge like me)
Product features
1-180 degree swivel head making it easy to cut your own hair and reach those awkward areas at the back
2-Comes with 2 combs. The small comb cuts hairs from 3-11 mm and the big comb from 13-21 ... ...a better cut and longer life of the product
4-Self-sharpening stainless steel blades, meaning you will never need to oil them as they are self lubricating (isn't technology so great)
5-Each of the two combs have five adjustable length settings giving you a hair length setting of 0-21mm.This gives full control over what length you want and the selected length setting is displayed on the clipper
6-The rechargeable battery takes about 1-2 hours to ...
phensh 20.05.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Philips QC 5170
Advantages: Close Shave, Ideal For Self Use Disadvantages: Only 2 Combs
I have nearly always shaved my hair off I never really know why could be force of habit I suppose having my mother shaving my hair as a child the Army shaving it as a Teen and me shaving it for ease's sake as I get older. The benefit's of a shaved head are easy to clean and keep clean, ready to go at the drop of a hat and no expensive hairdresser bill's when you have your own clippers.
The main problem I have always found when shaving my own hair ... ...actually are designed for the self user in the Army and as a child it was always done for me but my mum lives 30 miles away lol and I am not sure the Army would like me dropping in for a free haircut. So when I found the Phillips QC5170 I was a little dubious but the idea of a 180 degree head appealed as surely it would make life easier when getting around the back.
I had previously tried many different brand's of clipper all of which had cost in ...
bazzaoleary77 15.02.2007
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Advantages: 60 Minute Cordless Charge, Rotating Head For Self Cut, Quick Size Settings Disadvantages: Only Cuts Hair Short, No Case or Box, Can be overcharged
Great product, BUT read the whole review before buying!!!
I have been cutting my own hair for several years now and have always used corded heavy standard clippers. but then thought i would try these
Design - These are fantastically designed clippers, they are light, they look great, and they feel awesome in your hands. They have a perfect curve and grip on them so at whatever angle you are holding them you sure not to drop them. Some people who ... ...threw them across the floor they will break!! They are light but they are not designed to be indestructible, they are light enough to be manageable but heavy enough to know they are their.
Function - These clippers also have great funtionality on them, one charge will give these things a full 60 minute charge, and they do not lose power as the charge goes down they stay good for the full 60 minutes. The pivoting head is also not just a gimmick, ...
Thundershok 12.09.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Philips QC 5170
180 degree pivoting head#Self-sharpening stainless steel blades#Precision trimmer## ... more
Adjusts to every curve - the contour following comb closely follows the contours of your head, giving you a smooth and even cut,Even in the spots you can't see#Lockable...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 2 to 5 weeks...
180 degree pivoting head#Self-sharpening stainless steel blades#Precision trimmer## ... more
Adjusts to every curve - the contour following comb closely follows the contours of your head, giving you a smooth and even cut,Even in the spots you can't see#Lockable...
Postage & Packaging: £4.62 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...