I returned mine
I have been an exclusive Norelco user for more than 50 years. When Target was selling replacement blades for my 8895xl(James Bond I think) for $38 and the 9170xlcc for $100 I bought it. Used it 30 days. I went from a 4 min shave to 5. The cleaning works but recharges the battery and makes a mess. Went from a 150 min battery(Li-on) to an 85 min battery. Went from a smooth feeling shave to a rough feeling shave. Shave not quite as close either. Who invents a cleaning system that you must plug and unplug everytime. No power switch. Went from a lousy snap cover to the first that stays on. Unfortunately, you can't use it, as the stand won't accept it.<br /><br />I did not feel the 9170 looked or felt cheap. I liked the idea you could lock the on/off switch. I personally liked the case. Went from a curled cord to a straight cord. I went from a stand to dry the 8895 to no stand for the 9170. Both have fancy displays. Neither are useful. Neither has a decent trimmer. I read that the new Arcitec's is worse.I went from a quiet razor to a slightly quieter one. I wonder if it's motor speed.<br /><br />In summary, Norelco Phillps has not been improving its line. I will stick with my old one until the sequel to the Arcitec (which has rather awful reviews so far)is out in several years, and buy new blades on the net.
Rating: 2 stars