Will not operate correctly on 120V
Have an older Norelco 550TL which is a much better shaver than this new one.  Had replaced the cutters perhaps 7 years ago, after obtaining the difficult to find replacements; that old shaver with the now old blades, is still a magnitude better than this new shaver.  The new model runs very slow, so I assumed it was due to also being directly operable at 220volt.  However my old 550TL operates at 220v as well, but still runs at nearly twice the speed of the new one.  The 6423LC does hug the contour of the face better and is quieter, but the shave quality is quite poor.  Requires covering the same area time after time after time...again and again.  If would not have purchased this shaver if I could have found the correct replacement blades again.<br /><br />Finally realized what is going on.  This shaver is designed to run from the lowest noted to the highest noted voltage, only because it will operate on 220 maximum.  What do I mean?  The motor runs less than half speed at the lowest voltage and full speed at 220v, thus the shaving head is proportionally as slow also at 120 volts, thus requiring twice the time to shave.  It should be fine at 220v, so if I even get to Europe, I am set.  Otherwise I am screwed.  Buy it if you want, but you have been told.  Had I been able to return, I would have, but they say no return.  I chalk this up as a win for Amazon (they got my money) but shame on them for knowingly offering a definitely mis-represented product....this is not like them at all.<br /><br />1<br />Amazon's description states that this shaver has a 60 day warranty, but the packaging states it cannot be returned if opened!!!  Serves me right to have purchased an item that is not sold directly by Amazon...probably will not happen again.
Rating: 1 stars