Erratic Battery Performance; Excellent Shave
As someone who has a heavy beard, electric razors and their effectiveness are very important to me.  I have owned this razor for a year now, and can offer a couple of observations: 1) I agree that the battery life is at best unpredictable.  Sometimes the charge seems to last weeks, other times not.  2) The look of the razor is rather cheap, and would probably dismay you  if you've owned Norelco razors in the distant past (10+ years) as I have.  3) Despite those two criticisms, it does what it is supposed to do, and that is give a very good shave and for the price, a very good bargain.
Rating: 4 stars