Review (2/5): THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING.
I had need of a new shaver as one of our dogs chewed up my 5 year old (in perfect working order prior to "the meal") Was a Norelco (Phillips).
At first blush, I would consider this the WORST shaver I have ever owned in 45+ years of use.
There were certain areas of my neck that seemed to be purposely eluded by some of the previously used shavers.That was STILL THE EVIDENT WITH THIS NEW UNIT. It cut quickly in all other areas.
HERE IS ANOTHER HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS SHAVER. NOISE !!! This is the loudest shaver I have owned. On a whim, I took it to a neighbors home.He is a medical doctor. He confirmed that use of this shaver should be done with EAR PROTECTION (Ear plugs). The sound level is dangerously high !!! BE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE YOU SPEND YOUR DOLLARS.
As far as the "Jet Clean" system is concerned, well I did not have to get that (but I did) as the heads can be held under running HOT tap water to effectively clean. Takes up a lot of counter top space and must be plugged in to work. Add the cost of the "Jet Clean" fluid and I would not buy that toy again. THE SHAVER DOES NEED A LOT OF CLEANING AS THE AREAS FOR CUT WHISKERS UNDER THE 3 CUTTING BLADES ARE VERY VERY VERY SMALL. MUST BE CLEANED EVERY 2-3 SHAVES. Even then, whiskers seem to get out of head area and drop on whatever you may be wearing. ALSO, BE AWARE OF THAT.
I WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN OR RECOMMEND THIS SHAVER TO ANYONE FRIEND OR FOE.
March 21, 2013 UPDATE
Bought a Braun Series 3. Wow !!!! This is a shaver !!!
GET THIS FOLKS..............Sold the Norelco on the Internet. Went to MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY Cost me $36.60 postage !!.........Isn't the Internet wonderful....
John
Springfield, OR