Good trimmer with design flaws
Backwards design steps mar an otherwise good trimmer. The good: powerful motor and effective blades do the main job very well. The bad: this trimmer was designed by people who do not use a trimmer. A new blade guard makes it impossible to trim one's moustache or touch up other areas. The length dial slips way too easily into a lower setting, and this can make a disaster of an otherwise good morning. Minor negatives: there's no travel pouch, and the piece is larger than previous generations. Mostly good: the hair catcher is a GREAT idea--however only about 80% effective. One must still trim before dressing--or end up with hairs on one's shirt. The sink, though, fares much better. Philips/Norelco needs a user loop somewhere late in its design process. Some of these problems are simple matters. Last example: the plastic door that holds the clippings inevitably breaks--and there is no replacement. Tape will have to do. Ugh.
Rating: 4 stars