Review (4/5): Most comfortable electric shaver I've used
As someone who's never grown a beard or mustache (I can go maybe a day or two but after that it drives me crazy), this has to be the most comfortable electric shaver I've ever used. The three pivoting heads move over facial contours very easily, and I appreciate that it's quieter than others I've used. In spite of that, it took a week or so to feel like it was doing a good job - perhaps because my face needed time to adjust (as claimed in the manual) or because it takes me a while to figure out how to use it most effectively - but I'm happy with the job it does. The neck has been the hardest area, and I've still got a few rough spots on the jawline, but it's much less than at first. The only real "negative" is the very small trimmer, which is placed rather awkwardly and doesn't seem to work very well.
Another nice plus is the LED display showing exactly how much time is left before needing to be recharged, and each charge seems to last much longer than others I've used (betweeen 2 to 3 weeks, and it only took an hour to fully charge). You can't use it plugged in, but it will allow you to plug it in for a "quick charge." The display also shows when to clean it (about every other use) and the heads flip up for easy cleaning under running water (much easier than using the tiny brush). It looks great, too - very sleek and cool and stylish - with a nice little charging stand, which looks good enough to leave out on the counter (minus the cord). It also comes with a "charging pod" which will be good for travelling.
Overall, I'm very pleased with it, although $240 is pretty steep. It's still not "as close as a blade" but I've given up believing that any electric shaver truly can be, but it's a whole lot more convenient that using shaving cream. (Others have complained about the "excessive" and difficult packaging, and I must agree completely on that point - use a knife carefully or scissors).