Excellent Shaver
I've had my Quadra 7886XL for three months now and really like it.  This 86XL version is intended for the discount stores and the Norelco phone rep I talked to said its the same as the 85XL except for color ..... in fact it shares the same users manuel. I purchased mine at Cosco for $90.<br /><br />The shaver is a replacement for a Norelco 710RL which lasted  over 10 years.  I considered buying the low end Reflex Plus but it seemed a little too cheap and flimsey. So I decided to move up to the Quadra line and have been very pleased.<br /><br />1. Its provided a very smooth and close shave without irritation from the start.  Head/blade design has come a long way in a decade. I have a VERY thick and tough beard and am able to complete a shave in 5 to 7 minutes ...... this may seem long but it took 12 to 15 minutes on my old shaver.<br /><br />2. The LCD Display is great ....... remaining charge time is right there as well as a periodic cleaning reminder.  The battery does a complete recharge in about one hour and provides 40 to 43 minutes of use.<br /><br />3. Its light and easy to hold.<br /><br />4. The sideburn trimmer seems sturdy and does the job.<br /><br />5. Cleaning with warm water once a week is a snap and it dries quickly.<br /><br />6. Its very quiet.<br /><br />7. The charger is built right into the power cord plug.  There's no separate unit to clutter the sink top when recharging.<br /><br />My only gripe is that Norelco does not provide a hard case for the shaver.  The soft travel bag is OK for packing on trips but isn't convenient for use in the house. The shaver has a small flat spot on the back and can be placed on a shelf but if you have to put it into a sliding drawer it has a tendency to rock over on its side. Oh well, you can't have everything!<br /><br />Bottom line: this shaver is the real deal. Get one at a discount store if you can  ........ but even at $130 its a winner.
Rating: 5 stars