Philips Norelco G480 All-in-One Premium Grooming Kit
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Philips Norelco G480 All-in-One Premium Grooming Kit Details
Manufacturer: Philips NorelcoBrand: Philips
Release Date: 2008-03-21
Model: G480
Product features:
- Philips revolutionary MicroBlade Technology is designed to give you unprecedented precision to create the exact look you had in mind
- Hair clipper comb and beard and moustache comb with 9 locking length settings to get the look you want
- Convenient store and charge stand to recharge trimmer and neatly store all attachments
- Superior visibility and new design make it easy-to-use and comfortable to hold
- Cleaning brush and hair comb included
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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco G480 All-in-One Premium Grooming Kit
Customer Review: Intended for grooming beard and moustaches - not the best for cutting hair
Summary: 3 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I am sorry for taking so long to write the review for the Philips Norelco G480 All-In-One Grooming Kit, but it takes time to grow hair with which to evaluate it.
First, about me and my intended use. I am an adult male with male pattern baldness. I do not wear facial hair (intentionally). Some years ago, I realized that I was paying a barber $9 plus tip to run clippers over what remains of my hair, not to mention that the trip to the barbershop ruined an otherwise free day. I went in search of clippers and bought a Remington model. Recently, my wife has commented that the aging Remington was not cutting so well, so when Amazon Vine offered me this grooming kit, I jumped on it.
My first impression taking it out of the box was, "This is small." The width of the widest clipper blade is 1-1/4 in (22 mm) while that of my Remington is 1-3/4 in (45 mm), so I'm going to need more passes to cut my hair with the Norelco. One that was hard to tell from the description was that the G480 comes not only with several attachments, but with interchangeable heads. There are three clipper heads, a razor head and a nose/ear trimmer head. In a similar vein, the razor head on the G480 is only 11/16 in (17 mm) while a "regular" electric razor that I have is 1-3/4 in (45 mm) wide. So it is probably not the best thing for regular shaving. Although the manual mentions using the G480 for cutting hair, I quickly formed the impression that this outfit was intended primarily for maintenance of facial hair. I'd given up electric razors years ago for straight blades, so I won't use the razor (not that it's very usable anyway). One item that I may find useful is the nose/ear hair clipper, although it takes some practice guiding the tool around in an effective manner, and I found that it kind of yanks the hairs when it finds one. Not always pleasant.
In addition to the multiple heads, the G480 comes with three adjustable-length clipper combs. My first impression was that they seemed somewhat flimsy. They shouldn't see a lot of force, however (unless you drop them). They also do not have the hair length marked in familiar units - just arbitrary numbers. Not too bad once you figure out that "6" gives you a similar cut as a ½ in guide on other clippers. One behavior that may be viewed as either a feature or an annoyance is that most of the cut hair collects in the comb. The hair doesn't fall on the floor, but you may have to stop frequently to empty it out.
The main feature of the Norelco that sets this apart from my previous clippers is that it is cordless. The G480 was light and had plenty of power for any job that I threw at it. I have cut my hair with it three or four times and used it a few times for other trimming before it died and required recharging. On the downside, the instructions tell you to completely drain the battery before recharging to avoid memory problems with the battery. I thought modern batteries had all gotten past this need. This could be somewhat annoying when the battery dies halfway through shaving off your beard. The charger is a "wall wart" transformer, cord and small plug that plugs into the base of the clippers. The plug fits into the storage base in such a way that placing the clippers in the base automatically plugs in the charger. Of course, since you're not supposed to leave it on the charger except when it is completely dead, this feature is somewhat dubious. It might be better to just leave the charger in a drawer until needed.
The Philips Norelco G480 thoughtfully comes with a plastic storage base that holds the clippers, as mentioned, as well as all of the heads and combs. If your bathroom sink is anything like mine (and my current bathroom has a large his and hers double sink), it quickly clutters up with things, and this base takes quite some space. Also, the heads are not secured into their shallow recesses at all, so the lightest jarring of the base knocks them out of the base. The user might find it better to dump all of the parts in a drawer.
I will summarize in the fashion of a Bicycle magazine review: Buy it if: You maintain a beard and moustache. Forget it if: You're looking for clippers to cut your hair.
Description of Philips Norelco G480 All-in-One Premium Grooming Kit
The Philips Norelco G480 All-in-1 Grooming System has a full-size trimmer, now with superior visibility, that is designed to keep your hair, beard, and moustache looking sharp. Both the hair clipper and the beard and mustache trimmer are equipped with nine locking-length settings that allow you keep your hair groomed just how you like it. And with the handy mini-shaver, you can add crisp finishing lines and edges to your facial hair and neck line. This precision groomer features Norelco's revolutionary MicroBlade Technology, designed to give you unprecedented precision to create the exact look you had in mind, while providing a discreet way to keep your nose, ear, and eyebrows looking clean and shorn. You'll also appreciate the trimming attachments that rinse clean in a snap.Designed for superior precision and comfort, Philips Norelco's G480 grooming kit gives you the exact look you had in mind. This nine-piece set features Norelco's revolutionary MicroBlade technology for outstanding precision and offers unlimited style options, easy rinse cleaning, and several high-quality accessories.
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 The included stand keeps your razor charged and ready to go. View larger. |
This premium all-in-one grooming kit has innovative, Microblade technology made to create any style you desire. Featuring an open trimmer design and miniature cutting element, the kit is designed to give you complete control and visibility for straight, even lines. The kits comes with nine attachments that provide all the grooming accessories you need, including a nose and ear trimmer, fine detailing blade, eyebrow comb, mini-shaver, beard and moustache comb, clipper comb, and more. Additionally, the sharp blades are engineered to cut every hair in a single stroke for a smooth, fast shave.
Flexible, Easy Clean Design
This grooming kit is constructed of hardened Inox steel blades that stay sharp over time and prevent rust and corrosion. Since a messy shaver can ruin your morning, Philips made this one especially easy to clean -- just run it under the tap and it's ready for use. Not only is getting stubble off the blades a breeze, it requires absolutely no maintenance or lubrication. The storage compartment keeps all the accessories in place and the shaver's flexible design is made to fit comfortably in your hand. Nine settings vary the cutting lengths for a smooth shave every time.
| Philips Norelco G480 Features | |
|---|---|
 | Sharper Than Titanium Hardened Inox steel blades provide a long blade life and are sharper than titanium. |
 | Superior Visibility In order to achieve the look you desire, you need to see what you are doing. Norelco's open design delivers superior visibility. |
 | 9 Locking Length Settings Various cutting lengths ensure a perfect trim every time. |
 | Simply Rinse Clean Simply rinse any of the attachments under the tap to clean. |
 | Maintenance Free There is no need to lubricate (oil) this product. |
What's in the Box
Full-size trimmer blade, charge and storage stand, mini-shaver, moustache comb, clipper comb, nose trimmer, precision trimmer, fine detailing blade, and eyebrow comb.
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