Uncannily quiet
I've had this shaver for about a week, and I still can't get over how quiet it is.  My old Norelco was so noisy I used a different shaver (an old Braun) around my ears.  This one is essentially silent.  The blades don't seem to spin as fast as the old model, which probably contributes to its quietness, but that's ok with me; it's probably a little gentler on the skin as a result.  It is also very light (suspiciously so - what did they leave out?).  The shave is very close and I like the spring-loaded blades which contour very nicely around the jaw and chin.  I was concerned that the charging light never blinks to indicate a full charge (like the manual states it would) but I notice in another post that the manual is wrong, so that makes me feel better.  All in all, I would say so far, so good.
Rating: 4 stars