Review (2/5): They get cheaper and cheaper
I bought my first Philips razor in 1959 in Germany and have used the Norelco brand since then. Each time I buy a new Norelco razor, they seem to get cheaper. My old 5184 (at least six years old) is made much better than the 8894XL. The old 5184 has traveled a lot and been banged around, yet, it is still in great shape.
I purchased a new razor for the longer battery time and for a better shave. The battery on the 8894 does last much longer and the shave is a little bit better.
But, the 8894 has a very cheap head with a flimsy hinge and latch. The slightest bump and the head pops open. The trimmer is so flimsy I need to support it with my thumb to keep it from closing. The plastic guard for the head is so poorly made that it will not stay on. The 110/220 function is in the head of the cord making for a large lump in the bag. The 110/220 function belongs in the razor where is was in the past.
The best constructed part of the razor package is the case. The case is as good or better than the case for my digital camera.
They should have put the quality into the razor and provided an average case.