Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer
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Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer Details
Manufacturer: Philips NorelcoBrand: Philips
Release Date: 2006-07-01
Model: T980
Color: Black Chrome
Product features:
- SteelWave Technology - Philips Norelco's revolutionary SteelWave self-sharpening blades ensure a precise and even trim every time.
- No Mess! The powerful vacuum with hair deflector captures cut hair for no clean-up
- Ergonomic design means T980 is easy-to-use with complete control for the most confortable trimming experience
- The Clearview hair chamber makes it easy to see when the T980 needs to be emptied for optimal performance
- The T980 also comes with a charging adaptor and cleaning brush
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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer
Customer Review: Purchase At Your Own Risk!
Summary: 1 Stars
It's certainly not all that. I've had it a year and a half and the whisker tray already broke. If you empty it every day, it falls apart. If you don't empty it each day, whiskers end up all over the place, including inside the floppy, soft case that has trouble keeping its contents inside. Despite the vacuum action, whiskers collect in every nook and cranny. If you like your grooming aids sanitary, you'll have fun cleaning this thing (and, except the adjustable guide and whisker tray, you can't wash it in water)! Speaking of the adjustable guide, check the setting often, or you'll end up with a surprise...a much closer cut than you expected. The spring-loaded dial adjuster with "digital" read-out doesn't hold its settings as you press harder to get an even cut...it gets worse the more you use it. This is my second Norelco trimmer and the previous one did the same.
Conclusion: I wanted Braun-quality to match their stellar shavers (I'm on my third Braun shaver in twenty years of use), but they discontinued their beard trimmer. While the Norelco is certainly not in the same universe as Braun in quality, neither are they in price. The best thing I can say about this trimmer is that at least it's cheap to buy...a plastic throw-away you have to re-buy every year or two.
UPDATE: I called Norelco before the 2-year warrantee elapsed. Since the whisker tray broke in two pieces and the spring-loaded beard guide is on it's last leg (thin plastic holds in the "springs" and is very fragile), Norelco decided to replace the unit en toto. They said they'd send a new one out and that I should just put the old one back in the same box, apply the PP label they'll include and drop the whole enchilada in the mail. It's nearly two weeks, and I still haven't seen hide nor hair of the new shaver. Only time will tell if Norelco stands behind their product (and their promises).
UPDATE (3/11/09): Well, the replacement unit finally came, after three weeks and four phone callls. Apparently, the thing was on backorder, but nobody at Phillips/Norelco Customer Service bothered to disclose that fact, nor did they provide a tracking number. After my fourth call yesterday, they finally provided me a UPS tracking number which was moot as the package arrived when I returned home from work. So far, so good..at least it works and isn't falling apart. Unfortunately, I have no faith that this one will perform and hold-up any better than the first. At least I won't have to buy another until this one breaks.
Update (7/22/09): Well, only four months after receiving the new replacement trimmer, the whisker tray (aka "hair collection chamber") has fallen apart, just like it did on my original defective trimmer. The difference this time is that Norelco is hanging me out to dry and is refusing to do anything to repair/replace this poorly designed and manufactured product. They claim that because the warantee period is up on the ORIGINAL defective unit, that they can do nothing about the replacement unit they supplied, i.e., they won't stand behind the product even though any other new one has a TWO-Year warrantee. FYI, the original unit was bought from Amazon on 4/7/07. As such, I am downgrading the original 3-star rating to ONE-STAR and changing my review title from "It's Just OK" to reflect my true feelings about this product. As such, I will NEVER buy another Phillips-Norelco product again!
Description of Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer
Philips Norelco's T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer lets you keep your beard and mustache perfectly groomed without the mess. The T980's power vacuum and turbo power switch means the most suction ever - guaranteed - for no mess. The unique AccuControl system with flexing guide comb adjusts to facial contours for even and comfortable trimming. Find the look that's right for you with the patented zoom lock that adjusts among 9 different settings to accommodate your style. Features a comfortable ergonomic design and self-sharpening blades. Includes a specialty mini trimmer and travel/storage pouch.The Philips Norelco T980 Rechargeable Turbo Vacuum Trimmer is equipped to conveniently deliver a superior trimming performance. A powerful vacuum delivers suction power, while hair deflector captures hair for no clean up. A transparent hair chamber makes it easy to see when the trimmer needs to be emptied for optimal performance. A turbo power switch boosts cutting and fan speed by 30-percent for significantly increased suction power. Revolutionary SteelWave self-sharpening blades ensure a precise and even trim every time. Other features include 9 lockable length settings, rechargeable battery, and cordless operation for maximum freedom of movement. The Trimmer also comes with a contour following comb and a specialty mini-beard trimmer attachment, allowing for precise trimming of beard line, moustache, and sideburns.
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