Philips Sonicare Xtreme e3000 Power Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare Xtreme e3000 Power Toothbrush
Customer Review: Great product, but there probably are quality control issues . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent product. Mine has been working for OVER FOUR YEARS without a problem.
I had Sonicares for years and the one and only drawback that I had with them is that once the rechargeable batteries died, your Sonicare was dead too. That was not an acceptable solution considering the price. If you used it every day, twice a day, you'd get about a year and a half out of them. When my last one died, I was so disappointed that I decided to go back to a manual brush and flossing routine. However, my professional cleaning was so BRUTAL after only six months of using a manual toothbrush vs. them being a breeze when I had my Sonicare, I knew that I had to get another one. I was so happy when this one came out. Now, I don't have to worry about throwing my expensive Sonicare away when the rechargeable batteries died. Better yet, this one wasn't even expensive. Many years ago now, I had gotten used to paying over $100 for a Sonicare. $26?? Are you kidding me? So it doesn't have the Quadpacer and the other fancy reminders. Big deal. It still does the whole job.
I was a little hesitant to buy when I read some of the bad reviews caused by bad production or leakage. The issue about the brush getting wet didn't concern me. You're not supposed to get the bristles wet or else the toothpaste will foam in your mouth like crazy. Those people who wet the bristles probably are ruining their Sonicare e3000s. BUT in their defense, I poured over the instructions and they don't say not to wet the bristles. The old Sonicare instructions definitely instructed not to wet the bristles, just apply the toothpaste and brush your teeth, saliva being plenty enough moisture to do the job without making a huge foamy mess. I haven't wet my brush head in years and so my Sonicare doesn't get soaked. So maybe that's one problem with why these are getting poor reviews from a significant number of people.
The other is that I bought a spare and then gave it to a friend as a gift. They opened it and it did not work at all. Luckily, it was still under warranty and I got a new one as a replacement which worked fine. This is the only reason I might think that there could be some quality control issues--just because I got one that left the factory not working for whatever reason.
However, the three that I know of (because I gave two of them as gifts) are still working just great. I've had mine, the same one, going strong FOR OVER FOUR YEARS now.
Seems like Philips is now realizing that the money is to be made selling the replacement heads, but, really, I only replace mine about once a year. Changing these heads every three months is like changing your oil in your car every 500 miles. It's nice. It won't hurt the car. But it's totally unnecessary.
For $26 and free shipping from Amazon, you can't beat it. It sells at Target for the $40 price still. $26?? Ridiculously inexpensive, particularly when you consider that it also comes with a nice pair of AA batteries that are worth at least $3.
For those who are swamping their e3000's to death STOP WETTING THE BRISTLES!!!! DON'T DO IT!!!! Just put toothpaste on the dry bristles and start brushing just like Philips used to tell you to do in the instructions for the original Sonicare.
Customer Review: After 4 months I'm convinced this IS a great choice.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought mine - and after a few weeks - 4 more for my family. High frequency vibrations work so much better than hand brushing or cheaper ($8) reciprocating brushes. I really never knew how clean my teeth could feel.
I had read reviews about poor durability of this model and took the chance figuring I could return it if I needed to. The seal around the bottom is an o-ring, which I assume is a design upgrade from earlier versions. Whether improved or not, after 4 months, I see NO evidence of any battery contact corrosion. Yes, I do take off the brush to clean the top bit every week or two, no issue. I've never had to clean the battery compartment.
In general, it's a clever design with the brush driven by magnetic force from a spinning motor sealed in the handle. I don't see this relatively inexpensive hygiene tool as a "cheapie". For reasons explained below, I prefer it to the more expensive options. After 4 months, the original brush is still in good shape, so if I buy a new pair of heads every 9 months or so, it's not very expensive when you figure these brushes are much gentler to your gums than manual brushing. I'll still have my teeth when I'm 90!
This model uses AA batteries, which I prefer to the more expensive models that have their special batteries built in. With AA batts, I don't need a power cord sitting on the sink or vanity. My strategy is to buy a good set of 4 rechargeable batteries and a charger for under $20. Get Duracell, Rayovac, or Eveready. For rechargeable batteries, off-brands are really a poor bet IMO - though I haven't tested them all. With the right batteries, you'll save $$ over the long term AND know you're contributing a smidge less to hazardous waste from constantly buying and tossing conventional batteries. I wouldn't bother with the "hybrid" precharged/ slow discharge rechargeables. The hybrids are only an advantage in things that are seldom used, and are a disadvantage in often used tools/ toys. The "normal" rechargeable batteries hold 1.5 x the charge of the hybrids, and will last typically over a month when brushing twice a day. If you look for brand name rechargeables that are rated for 2500 mAH or more, you have the right ones. Also, if you can find a digital camera that uses AA batts, you have one common energy currency. On a long trip, you can carry a few extra alkaline AAs and never be left "down" for need of batteries.
Customer Review: Better Oral Hygine Care for Your Teeth at a Great Price! and YES I've had mine for 9 months...it still works!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
My hygienist warned me that I was brushing my teeth "too hard" and that my upper gums were starting to recede. Receding gums means a loss of gum tissue, which exposes the roots of the teeth (aka gingivial recession). When the gums erode away too much, it can lead to gum disease. Once the gums are gone, they-are-gone. She recommended switching to any type of Sonicare toothbrush. For brushing teeth, this type of toothbrush has "high velocity bristle movement" that results in direct contact with each tooth. According to the manufacturer the, "patented sonic technology delivers a unique dynamic cleaning action for superior plaque reduction."
While searching on Amazon.com, I discovered the Sonicare Xtreme e3000 Power Toothbrush. This battery operated Sonicare is $29.99. When comparing prices, this was at the lower end. Some Sonicare toothbrushes were closer to $200. After reading the reviews for the $29.99 Sonicare Xtreme e3000 (battery operated) Power Toothbrush, I made the purchase.
The Review- This little Sonicare has a lot of power. The toothbrush does all the work, no need for me to "brush" at all really. I have had it for nine months now and love it. It sure beats paying for a higher priced one that requires a recharging base. The batteries last for at least one month, when using twice a day. I like how portable it is- I took it with me on our trip to Maine and on our camping trips. It is small so it travels well.
I noticed many negative reviews regarding how it "short circuits when water gets inside of it." This has not happened to me, and I certainly don't take the best of care to avoid getting water on it. It's inevitable! It's a toothbrush! However, to avoid that happening, try rinsing off and then towel drying your Sonicare after use. This will keep the batteries from getting wet. Or, just lay the toothbrush down on a dry surface so that water does not drip into the battery compartment at the bottom.
After using the brush for about five months, my first trip back to see the hygienist for a cleaning went very well. According to her, my "gums look healthy" and there was much less time spent scrapping plaque-which was priceless! For the oral hygenie benefits at such a small investment, I will continue using the Sonicare to brush my teeth!
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Customer Review: Excellent value
Summary: 5 Stars
There seem to be scores of reviews of this item -- so why add another? Because many here claim the battery operated Sonicare isn't worth the candle, due to water intrusion and corrosion in the battery compartment. I beg to differ.
I have used Sonicare toothbrushes ever since this lineup was first introduced about two decades ago. Until recently, I bought the top of the line, rechargeable models, which sell for three or four times the price of this battery model and seem to give up the ghost every three years or so.
Then one fine day, I went to the local drugstore to buy replacement brush heads and found this nifty battery operated model -- for about the same price as a set of two brushes for my fancy rechargeable model. No brainer! I grabbed the brushes and the battery powered Sonicare.
I have had my battery operated model for about three years now. The pros are: (1) no charger to fuss with; (2) it works anywhere in the world without plug adapters and voltage converters; (3) it is inexpensive; and (4) it works, consistently. The cons are: sorry, I cannot think of one.
Water intrusion and corrosion? Well, not to get too personal, but I'm one of those folks who likes to brush in the shower. I leave the Sonicare in the shower caddy much of the time so I won't have to go searching around dripping wet for it in the wee hours of the morning. Hundreds and hundreds of showers later, it takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
My conclusion is unless you take the thing into the bathtub and use it to play submarines and battleships (something I admittedly have not attempted), it will continue working despite significant exposure to moisture. And with battery replacement required about every 90 days or so, it's simple and economical to operate.
Bottom line: it's cheap, it works, it's great for travel anywhere on earth without the need to lug charging paraphernalia along. I find nothing at all not to like.
Customer Review: long-term review -- fantastic product if you take care of it
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product, and there's no problem with the batteries if you take some minimal care. Read on...
I'm a traveling consultant, and I've had two of these 3000-series toothbrushes over more than a hundred trips over the past two years -- only because the first was damaged during a trip to India. I stopped using my previous regular Sonicare unit because these work very very well, and with a pair of rechargeables, I get the benefit of both worlds.
Power and performance -- The brush head action feels the same as my older Sonicare. This is to say, strong and thorough with no complaints at all. The 3000 has a 2min timer and not the quadpacer control, but I don't miss it. As set of alkaline batteries lasts me for a month or more, while 2300mah NiMH AA's last 1-2 weeks between charges.
Maintenance -- The skreechy complaints from previous reviewers about the battery compartment leaking water and destroying batteries are nonsense. Let's get real here: the 3000 is not the same design as the sealed-cell Sonicare units, and the fact that it has electrical contacts in an open-able compartment is not a design flaw (as some have declared). In fact, I find this unit to be quite well-designed and simple, but it does need a little bit of care. Anyone who has used an underwater camera case or gone diving already knows how to take care of water gaskets, but for the uninitiated: Dry gaskets do not provide a perfect seal on *any* product. In order to seal out water, the battery compartment gasket needs to be prepared before the first use, by swabbing a little bit of Vaseline or similar on all sides of the gasket surface. This will eventually degrade the gasket (lithium grease would be more appropriate), but it's worked fine for more than a year on this last one. If I were hostile, I would take away a star because Philips/Sonicare should provide a small packet of gasket grease in the box, but other than that, it works perfectly after lots and lots of use.