Philips Electric Shaver

Advantages: Built In Conditioner, quiet, stylish, effective
Disadvantages: Bit of a hassle to clean

...and colours. The feel of it is very comfortable on the hand and is easy to grip, due to slight ridges around the back of the shaver. This also makes it very comfortable and easy to hold, which i would say is one of the most important factors in something that is to be used daily. Also, obviously, it must be good at its job. Which this shaver is. It did a very good job, and was the closest shave i have ever had. I was previously using a gillette mach 3 razor and shaving foam. The Philips shaver eliminates the need for shaving foam, which i always found an annoyance. I think that the reason for the closeness is the fact that each of the heads vibrates/girates and moves independantly, meaning that they can move accordingly to each person's individual features. Moving around the jaw bone and cheek bones, means that it gets alot closer to the skin...

lustba 29.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Philips HS 8020 Moisturizing /COOL SKIN

Philips Arcitec Shaver

Advantages: easy to clean, smooth shaving, docking bay
Disadvantages: doesnt hold most charge, compared to others, but good enough

...Note: This is my boyfriends shaver - I wrote the review while he dictated. I don't need to use a shaver (...at least I think I don't...) I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday as an upgrade to a previous Philips shaver. It was on offer in Boots at the time and I paid about £140 as well as generating some Boots loyalty points. ~~~~~~~ The Unit ~~~~~~~ At the time it was the 2nd from the top of the range - the top of the range was the nivea moisturise one. It also has an edge trimmer and the boyfriend does not bother with moisturiser (!) so this model is sufficient. The shaver is about 6 inches tall and about 2 inches wide so it fits in the palm of your hand. The control is an on/off button located in the handle at the front in the centre. ~~~~~~ Usage ~~~~~~ The shaver has an ultra slim and easy to use...

jupiter28 24.03.2008 (16.04.2008) · Read review
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Review of Philips RQ 1075 Arcitec

Philips HQ7120 electric shaver - smooth operator

Advantages: smooth shaver which can be cleaned under the tap
Disadvantages: Can't be used directly off the mains

...Having had a bit of a dud with my last Phillips shaver (Phillishave 5806), I was a bit wary about this model although,to be fair to the brand, I've been using Philips electric shavers for many years and that's been the first time I've regretted the purchase. Like the 5806 and similar Philips models over the past four years or so, the HQ 7120 has a reflex shaving system in which the three individual floating heads adjust to the contours of your face and neck. This really does enable a smoother shave and, for me that's the big plus with this model. The other nice touch is the fact that you can rinse the blades and wash out the chambers under the tap, hitherto the preserve of much more expensive models (I bought mine from Boots for fifty pounds). Philips reckon it's the dual blade system that provides the smoother shave - works for me...

roddersontheradio 21.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Philips HQ 7120 Reflex Action

The best electric shaver in the world?

Advantages: Brilliantly made, good performance, unique self-cleaning feature
Disadvantages: Quite expensive and needs cleaner cartridges from time to time

...My 10 year old shaver finally expired and I thought, this time I will buy the best one I can find. I looked at some rotary shavers, but I am not convinced they shave as closely as a standard foil shaver. So then I looked for the most expensive foil shavers I could find on the grounds that they should be the best, and at least they should have the most interesting features. The search narrowed down very quickly to the Braun Activator 8595. The 8595 is a premium product with a retail price approaching £185, though significant discounts can be found online. It is currently the flagship of the Braun range. It is a very solid, good looking, well made piece of kit in brushed metal, with simple controls. It has a NiMH battery which I hope should last a long time, with its "intelligent battery management" system. It is quiet, it works well...

jerrywh 08.10.2004 · Read review
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Philips shaver

Advantages: Stylish, new technology
Disadvantages: expensive

...Does everything it says on the tin and I'm pleased with the performance of the shaver. I agree with the other reviews, especially how quiet it is. Delivery took 2 days so not as fast as some say, but still excellent. My only minor gripe is that where my old philips model had a thin two pin plug this one has a (small) transformer at the plug end. This means that I can no longer plug the shaver. I've had Philishave shavers most of my shaving life and always the top of the range model, but this HQ9190 is by far the best yet. What a close shave! I use the normal setting and use only hot water to rinse after each shave and the performance is stunning, not even a hint of a rash, very very comfortable. So quiet and smooth, it really does get the hairs that other shavers miss. There are no akward places now, not the neck or even under...

jadoon27 16.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Philips HQ 9190 CC Smart Touch XL

A close shave for the Philips HQ 40 shaver

Advantages: Compact, cheap
Disadvantages: not the closest cut, a bit slow

...-- Background -- I have always been one for a wet shave, I've always believed the sharpness of a true razor gives much better cuts than the rotating blades of an electric shaver. I received the HQ 40 as a birthday present from the wife so I felt I had to give it a fair crack. -- In the box -- The shaver comes in a nicely compacted box which simply contains the shaver, some instructions and perhaps surprisingly the two AA batteries that are required to operate the shaver. Fit the batteries into place and away you go. The shaver is no more than 4 or 5 inches in height so would be ideal for carrying around in a pocket if you ran out of time for your early morning shave. The contrast of the colours is also a nice feature, the front of the shaver is predominantly red with a touch of grey which then runs all down the rear...

craggybuk 08.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Philips HQ 40 Micro+ ACT

A great performing shaver

Advantages: Shaving performance, Lack of consumables, Value for money
Disadvantages: None

...This a great shaver. I've recently been given an Arcitec, so have superseeded this shaver, but will definitly not chuck it, give it away or sell it on ebay; this is my new travel shaver.. I've used this shaver for months, and have never know it pull out a hair, I've never got any sort of rash or irritation from it of any sort, even shaving twice a day (I have been a lifelong dry shaver tho, even with disposible blades!). The batteries last a decent amount of time, and the head itself is easily washable just under a tap; the head collects all the hair for you, making it a nice clean-to-use shaver that you can use anywhere, not just in a bathroom... (i.e. you can use it in the car without making the interior gross for any passengers), and it will safely hold a few shaves worth of trimmings as well, especially if you shave more...

uber_critical_reviewer 19.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Philips HQ7380

Philips HS 8020 Moisrue System Cool Skin Shaver

Advantages: Convenience, comfort
Disadvantages: Still difficult to get as close as a wet shave but comes a VERY close second

...First things first, this is simply the best electric razor I have ever used. But how does this compare to other models on the market and would it convert the "wet" shaver. I myself have owned electric razors previously, mainly for the convenience factor but often felt let down by the quality of the shave and the discomfort of almost tearing at the skin. The PhilipsMoisture Razor is extremely comfortable as it dispenses moisturising gel as you shave. This elinminates the need for shaving gel/cream and means it can be used in the shower - a great time saver. Minor negative points are I felt itquite difficult to get a close shave around the neck area. Also there have been issues in being able to but replacement gel for the system which makes it redundant. I was previously a "wet shaver, using Gillette Fusion and although I do go back to my...

jamesf75 16.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Philips HS 8020 Moisturizing /COOL SKIN

A wet Electric Shaver? Shocking!

Advantages: Waterproof, Recharger Stand, Nivea Balm!
Disadvantages: Battery life, cleaning

...did I gain... I still had to shave parts of my face and if anything it took just as long maintaining a respectable looking goatee as it did to keep a clean shave. So shaving was still required. Could I speed it up though? It's worth pointing out that I have always 'wet-shaved' with shaving gel/foam & razor blade. So I tried to shave in the shower. An accident involving a razor blade, and a sneeze quickly put and end to that idea. Thwarted in my attempts to go sub-30 minutes from waking to leaving the house, I resigned myself to a 6:00am start every morning. That is, until a friend told me about this new electric shaver that he'd just bought. A Phillishave that was waterproof. He used it in the shower. Could this device help me break the 30 minute barrier? I went down to my local Boots to find out. Larger Boots stores stock...

LegendaryMrDude 26.09.2004 · Read review
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Review of Philips HQ 6761 COOL SKIN

Excellent mid-range Philips shaver

Advantages: Close, comfortable shave, easy to clean, good battery life, very durable
Disadvantages: Replacement cutting heads are expensive

...The Philips HQ8160 is one of the mid-range electric shavers in the Speed XL series and I have been using it for the last 2 years. Before this I had a much older Philips shaver that had lasted 10 years and the battery finally stopped holding its charge so I decided to upgrade to a newer model. Product design The shaver has 3 cutting heads which move independently to match the contours of your face as you shave. My previous shaver was similar but the heads had less movement so I noticed the improvement in comfort whilst shaving. This is a definite advantage of the Speed-XL shaving heads compared with the older ones as they allow up to 50% more shaving surface. There is also a trimmer on the back which is useful for shaping and trimming sideburns but its performance is quite limited so I do not use it very often. The Lithium...

trev11 01.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Philips HQ 8160 Speed XL