Advantages: Close, quick, comfortable, cleaning + lubing pod Disadvantages: Not practicle for travelling, ongoing consumable costs
On one hand, I am very impressed with this shaver. The technology in the shaving unit is outstanding, there are three sets of slots on each head, and each head can pivot freely, which helps it give a really quick and close shave, picking up almost all stubble with a few passes. It does very well on the neck and jawbone as well, I am satisfied with the shaving performance. Also note that the shaving action is very regular and comfortable, it's never ... ...accesories were the ubiquitous cleaning brush that hardly ever gets used, power supply, chaging pod, cleaning/charging base, some cleaning solution, and one accessory that made no sense.. a foil guard I don't understand the guard; it's a plastic cover that slips over the top of the shaving head; other shavers have these to protect the foils in transport/storage. Maybe this was a design oversight by Philips, but the shaver will not fit into the charging ...
uber_critical_reviewer 19.11.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Philips RQ1085
Brand new model for 2007 - Arcitec. the new top of the range. Flex and pivot action head ... more
assembly. Washable shaver. simply rinses clean. Precision cutting system. shaves even the shortest hairs. LED display with five level battery indicator. Precision trimmer for moustache and sideburn trimming. Power pod: unique storage cassette in which the shaver can be charged quickly. 1 hour charge time for upto 65 minutes shaving time. Rechargeable using automatic worldwide 100-240V. Mirror coated display. Most advanced jet clean system. Automatic cleaning program selection. Hygienically washes stubble away. Active drying: the shaver is quickly dried after cleaning. Jet clean lubricates and maintains blades for speak performance. Jet clean is fully powered for quick charging of the shaver. Jet clean fluid included.