Review (4/5): Another step forward
With a few brief interruptions, I have shaved with Norelco shavers since 1961. Every time the company advances their technology, I have a fit of skepticism and resist buying the new product...for a while. I won't go into the detail of my progression, but I will say that the advancement from Spectra System to arcitec is more interesting than the ones in the recent past.
I really like the balance of the new shaver, and it has given me acceptable--even good--shaves from the very first day. I have taken much longer to adapt to previous advancements in Norelco shaver technology.
I don't care for the shavings collection cups, but I can live with them. I do, on the other hand, like the charging stand and travel case that allow me to recharge the battery without struggling with the tip of an AC adapter. I have retired one Norelco shaver because it eventually wouldn't accept the cord, but this one shows promise.