Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System

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Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System Details

• "Lift & Cut" technology causes the first blade to lift whiskers sooner and higher for a second blade to cut whisker closer to the skin.
• For easy cleaning just rinse under tap water
• Slots and Holes pattern on razor heads maximize shaving both long hairs and stubble.
• LED display signals amount of shave time left before recharging needed
• 66 day full refund satisfaction guarantee

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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco 7865XL Quadra Action Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Shaving System

Customer Review: Probably the best electric but takes practice
Summary: 4 Stars

It's most effective feature is the pivoting head as this allows the heads to stay in contact with the skin even when shaving the curved and uneven areas of the face. This is especially good when doing the neck area. Most electrics are notoriously bad when doing the neck compared to blades but the Quadra is about as good as an electric gets.

The unit is waterproof and for good reason as you can wash the heads under running water . This is very effective and quick cleaning compared to the traditional brush method and is a real time saver.

The shave is good but not as close as a blade. Even though it feels as close immediately after a shave , the truth is that with a blade I can shave every 2 days , whereas with this I have to shave every day. I think that electrics make your face swell slightly due to the vibrations of the shaver and this is the reason for the apparent closeness after shaving , but this swelling goes down in a few hours.

The unit is extremely quiet and vibration free for an electric ( much quieter than previous Norelcos). This surprised me at first because it doesn't sound powerful but it doesn't have any problems tackling the toughest hairs. Still , it's nice to be able to shave without waking the household. Also this is a sign of quality. Less noise and vibration means that better reliability.

Couple of minor negatives,

1. The trimmer- Unfortunately Norelco got it wrong . It's very ineffective. It is very reluctant to cut the hairs.

2. The heads - Supposedly , holes for shart hairs and slots for long hair. Personally I don't believe the holes do a darn thing. What I have noticed is that the heads are made of a material that tends to stick to your face while shaving making smooth strokes difficult. For this reason you will have to use lighter pressure. This is why it takes a little practice to use .

3. Non standard shaving cord - Also has a big transformer end. This does not make it traveller friendly. Also if you lose the cord you will have to order a new one from Norelco.

4. Shape - The shaver has no flat edges . What this means is that it will roll with the slightest disturbance when you put it down after use. One time it rolled off my dresser and landed on the floor. The slight disturbance was just simply opening a dresser draw. Luckily the shaver is solidly built and made to last. Just be careful.

I highly recommend this shaver to anyone who has had trouble with electrics in the past. Try it out..

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