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660 of 672 found the following review helpful:
 Very good electric shaver - if you can afford it... Nov 17, 2010
By M. Morim
I'm not a big fan of electric shavers, I find them to provide a less than perfect shave - leaving blotches of hair and not being close enough, this electric shaver, however, is in my opinion the closest you can get to a razor shave.
I have been using it for the last month and I think that I'm now ready to provide an accurate and detailed review.
I have used these criteria to review this product:
Quality of shave, Ease of cleaning, Comfort level, Battery usage and Overall value for money.
The electric shaver in question excels in most of these areas:
Quality of shave
The new "3d" head, although gimmicky in title, is very percise and does not leave any area untreated, however, just like any other electric shaver, this too doesn't provide the close shave that can be attained by an actual razor shave.
4 Out of 5
Ease of cleaning
The detachable head is extremely easy to clean and really does come out clean when you are done, no place for the hairs to hide so to speak
5 Out of 5
Comfort level
The shaver fits perfectly in the hand and has a good feel to it, it feels like some thought was put into it's design and top quality materials were used in the manufacturing process.
This can also be observed by the incredibly silent operation, even after a month.
4 Out of 5
Battery
The battery lasts enough for a several shaves, and charging an empty battery is incredibly fast, can't ask for more in this department.
5 Out of 5
Value for money
Here's where it falls short - the price is high, and if you can afford it you get an high quality electric shaver at a premium, but for most of us, this is just not worth the money.
3 Out of 5
Conclusion
As a whole, this is a very good electric shaver and if the price were to go down slightly, it's star rating would improve, but for now it gets a
4 Out of 5
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144 of 153 found the following review helpful:
 Amazing!! Aug 23, 2010
By Nick
I love the process of shaving with a real razor because it's relaxing and there's a technique involved, but I hate doing it frequently because it takes time and it's somewhat messy. I actually shave very little, since my work doesn't require it. Now that I have the SensoTouch 3D, my coworkers are going to be shocked at how often I come in clean shaven.
Simply put, this is the best electric shaver I've ever owned! It's quiet, fast, and cuts extremely close.
I can't describe how impressive it is to have an electric razor that doesn't sound like a weed whacker. This guy sounds like a cell phone vibrating, very little noise at all. It's like getting a shave and a mini facial massage at the time.
I think it took less than 5 minutes for me to dry shave the first time, after charging the unit overnight. It was quick and painless. The hair on my neck grows in a strange pattern and typically large amounts of hair get missed, if I use anything other than an actual razor. The SensoTouch 3D got most of the hair all the other electric shaver usually miss. I did have to go over the area a few times and that did cause a little irritation after the fact, but I think that's typical for using any new shaver for the first time.
Clean up is a awesome. The hair gets collected into the unit while you use it, so very little if any hair lands in the sink (big points on the "Wife Score" chart). Then when you need too, you simply pop open the shaving heads and rinse this bad boy under the water. It couldn't be easier or more efficient. Plus, the ability to both dry and wet shave is great feature.
I can't recommend this enough!!
138 of 148 found the following review helpful:
 sleek close shaver Nov 07, 2010
By megofly
this is a very eye catching, light in weight and smooth to use shaver. it provides very close shaves especially with shaving foam. it charges fast and has a reliable charge indicator. the only drawbacks i found are the blades are not close enough to the edge (like my old 7775X) to trim off the hairs near the nose. also the three heads have to be individually opened for cleaning. though this is no biggie. overall a pretty good shaver. im glad i didnt spend the extra 100 for the bells and whistles of the advanced model.
87 of 93 found the following review helpful:
Best Electric shaver ever Nov 29, 2010
By k9luvr
I've been using electric shavers for over 35 years. I've used every major brand made. Phillips/Norelco has finally gotten it right with the 1250X40 SensoTouch 3D shaving system. I'm very impressed with this shaver (And I'm not impressed very easily).
In the past I've bought the top line shaver from the three major shaver manufacturers (Braun, Panasonic, Phillips/Norelco) & tried them out side by side. I've always felt the linear foil screen shavers made by Braun & Panasonic gave a closer shave, that is until now. This SensoTouch 3D shaving system gives just as close a shave as the linear foil screen shavers by Braun & Panasonic. The Phillips/Norelco shavers have always been less irritating to the skin than the foil screen shavers. So if you have sensitive skin that is easily irritated by shaving, you will appreciate any of the Phillips/Norelco shavers.
This shaver has a quick 1 hour to full charge feature. If you let the battery run down, a 3-5 minute charge will get you a full shave. You must use the charger stand to charge the shaver. This is a bit of a negative for the shaver. I sometimes travel for two weeks at a time, and so will have to carry the bulky charger stand in my shaver bag. (My last Braun shaver had a cord that could plug into the charger stand or directly into the shaver. The cord was small & easily fit in my travel shaver bag. Phillips/Norelco should provide this feature on a shaver this expensive). There is an LED indicator in the handle that indicates battery charge level when the shaver is turned on.
This shaver is very light weight, easy to grip & feels good in your hand. When I first turned it on, I thought it wasn't working properly, so I turned it off & back on again. I finally held it next to my ear & could hear that it was running. This shaver is unbelievably quiet! For my first shave I wanted to give the shaver a real workout & so I let my beard grow for a full two and a half days. It cut through my beard with little effort. One nice feature I have noticed about the Phillips/Norelco shavers is that none of them have ever grabbed or pulled the hair on my face. This will sometimes occur with some shavers if your beard has grown for a few days. It took a little longer to cut my two day beard than my old Braun shaver which has the loud but very fast cutting linear motor. However, I got a very close comfortable shave.
The SensoTouch 3D shaving system excels at shaving your neck & jaw line. This is the biggest challenge for any electric shaver. With the Panasonic & Braun shavers, I frequently had to go over & over these areas to get those stubborn long hairs. The SensoTouch 3D shaving system easily removes the long hairs due to the way the heads conform to your neck & jaw line. This is a major benefit for the 1250X40. The high speed linear motors of the Braun & Panasonic shavers will plow through a thick heavy beard faster than the Phillips/Norelco shavers. However, your overall shave time will be about the same since the SensoTouch 3D shaving system will shave your neck & jaw line without repeated strokes.
The SensoTouch 3D shaving system's independent floating heads also makes it easier to shave the area between your mustache & nose. This was a real negative on previous versions of Phillips/Norelco shavers. It is now much easier & with a little practice I'm able to shave right up to my side burns & mustache without that dreaded "ooops".
This shaver is extremely easy to clean. Simply flip up the heads & run warm water over them & they come completely clean. Another nice feature that your wife will love, is that the stubble stays inside the heads. No more dirty sink or countertop.
This shaver can be used wet or dry. Which is best? Although I haven't tried this shaver wet, my past experience has always been that a dry shave is closer & more comfortable with an electric shaver. Always wash your face with soap & water & dry completely before shaving. This will give the closest & most comfortable shave.
Will the 1250X40 shave as close as a safety blade razor? No. No electric shaver is able to cut the hair below the skin like a blade razor. However any of the top line shavers made by Panasonic, Braun or Phillips/Norelco will come very close. (Blade razor shave = 10, Phillips/Norelco 1250X40 = 9.5)
The Phillips/Norelco 1250X40 is a quick and easy shave system. It will give you a close smooth shave. If shaving ever irritates your skin you're going to love this shaver. It is the most comfortable shave I've ever gotten.
BTW. Every electric shaver manufacturer says to try their shaver for at least 30 days. Your face will have time to adjust to the new shaver. True or False? At first I thought this was just another empty sales pitch. However after many years & many different shavers I find this to be true. I'm not sure if it is due to the fact of your face adjusting to the shaver or the fact that you gain experience in using that particular shaver. But the quality of your shave will improve over time using a new shaver. So don't throw in the towel for at least 30 days.
36 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Next generation razor Nov 27, 2010
By J. C. Ellett
I've been using the traditional Norelco razors for decades and have been satisfied. They've all lasted a long time and done a good job.
This new 3D razor is much more comfortable and does the job significantly faster than the older models. It's also a wet-dry razor that you can use in the shower or with shaving cream, although I haven't tried either of those options yet.
I bought the least expensive 3D model since the only difference with the more expensive models are more sophisticated power indicators. The three indicator lights with the last one turning red when it's time to recharge are quite sufficient. Go with the model 40 and save your money.
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