Norelco 8894XL
đ¯ Key Features
High-tech cord/cordless shaver adjusts with 9 settings to skin sensitivity | 2-stage cutting action shaves below skin: slots for hairs, holes for stubble | Floating heads adjust individually to facial contours; full width pop-up trimmer | Polymer LED tells shaving time, indicates for cleaning, head replacement | Rinses clean; works worldwide; leather travel pouch included
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Battery Drop Out
Hi,<br /><br /> Norelcos are most likely the best razors available. But while reading some reviews I noticed several people having the same problem of very low battery life, followed by blanking display and abrupt stop. I hope the following may help. I have had two Norelco razor exhibit the same problems. In both, the problem was traced to a bad connection between the battery and the board. [Short metal stub soldered between the battery connection and the board] The batteries can be fully charged but if the circuit is intermittenly broken (vibration, heat due to amp draw while in use...) The circuit will immediatly drop the battery level display output and show discharged or no display and stop. Usually the razor will reset but will now show the batteries as flat, thus requiring a new full charging cycle. If this unit is in warranty seek service! If not you can open the razor and re-solder these connections to solve the problem. Good-Luck!
Battery Drop Out
Hi,<br /><br /> Norelcos are most likely the best razors available. But while reading some reviews I noticed several people having the same problem of very low battery life, followed by blanking display and abrupt stop. I hope the following may help. I have had two Norelco razor exhibit the same problems. In both, the problem was traced to a bad connection between the battery and the board. [Short metal stub soldered between the battery connection and the board] The batteries can be fully charged but if the circuit is intermittenly broken (vibration, heat due to amp draw while in use...) The circuit will immediatly drop the battery level display output and show discharged or no display and stop. Usually the razor will reset but will now show the batteries as flat, thus requiring a new full charging cycle. If this unit is in warranty seek service! If not you can open the razor and re-solder these connections to solve the problem. Good-Luck!
Beardtastic
I used mine for the first time this morning on a good four to five days' worth of tough beard with excellent results. After reading some other reviews of the 8894XL, I used Williams Lectric Shave balm prior to shaving. I don't know if that helped me get the ridiculously clean shave I got, but I'm sure it couldn't have hurt. What's more, I usually nick myself several times when I wet shave and didn't cut myself once with my Norelco. I've had a couple of different electric razors before, but this is, without a doubt, the best.
Love this shaver
I got this back in April, 2005. Given some reviewers problems after a couple of months, I wanted to wait before reviewing. I can say that it is still working perfectly. I have sensitive skin and a moderately heavy beard. I have never had any problem with skin irritation, even after a 5 minute shave. And the battery is just incredible. I've only recharged it twice, and once was just to make sure it was topped off before going out of town for a couple of weeks. It just keeps going and going. I have not experienced the problem that others with cleaning or messiness. Mine has always contained all stubble well within the shaving head, and rinsed out easily.<br /><br />I've been using electric shavers for 10 years now, and this is easily the best that I've ever had.
Great razor
While pricey, my experience with this razor so far (one month) is that it cuts clean and close. Not as close as a traditional razor, but as close as I expected for an electric razor, after reading the reviews before I made my purchase. I have had other razors from both this and other manufactures, and I am very pleased with this purchase. I have been using this razor two times a day on average (mostly just to get used to it, and at times to touch up at the end of the work day), and I have yet to recharge the battery. I'm just about the the end of the first charge, and the razor is operating as well as it did at the beginning of the battery charge. This razor is easy to clean. I can run the opened head under water and dry it quickly with my hair dryer. It's quiet. The trimmer is not as good as on other, cheaper razor's I have owned, but I knew that up front, and did not purchase this product for that feature. The closeness of the shave is noticeably closer than with the other Norelco razors I have owned at half the price. If you're tired of hot water, shaving cream and occassional cuts, this is as close of a shave as you will get with an electric razor.
Great Razor, but Pricey
I was very happy with my Norelco Reflex Action 5885XL, which died after about 6 years of use. I opted for a new top-of-the-line Norelco because I knew it would last me for many years to come. I originally hesitated... $180 is a LOT of money for a razor, even for a Norelco. So, I set my expectations high.<br /><br />After a year-and-a-half of use, I can honestly say that it is a great razor. It gives me a closer shave than my old Reflex Action and is less harsh on my skin (note: I do like to use a pre-electric shave gel, which makes for a much smoother shave anyway). Prior to purchase, I was most anxious about the closeness of the shave. I wasn't disappointed.<br /><br />Next to the shave quality, other features are much less important to me. However, the easy cleaning feature is extremely convenient and does save a lot of extra time. The battery life is nothing less than amazing, though perhaps a bit overkill. If you want to save $50, buy a lower-end Spectra and you'll probably have to charge it once a month instead of once every two months. Big deal. Personally, I opted for the flagship model because I know I'm going to use it forever.<br /><br />This, all in spite of being initially turned off by the high price and James Bond tie-in (funny, when I was a Bond fan years ago I was too young to shave anyway). Overall, it's a great razor that's a good long-term investment.
Best electric razor I've used
I've tried several different types of electric razors trying to cut down on what I've spent on disposable razor blades, but I've never been able to use them more than a few days before my neck would break out with ingrown hairs. This one I've been using for the last few months without any problems.<br /><br /> Occasionally there are a few hairs that this razor doesn't manage to get, and I don't see that it cuts as close as a Mach 3 disposable. I have thick facial hair and it grows fast. I still use a razor about once a week or when I have a date, but for daily use this electric razor can't be beat. 24 hours after shaving I can feel the difference between this electric and a Mach 3 disposable, but it's not really noticable.
The James Bond Shaver
This shaver is great!<br /><br />I've avoided electric shavers, as they just tear up my face.<br /><br />With a normal setting, I get a shave almost as close as a safety blade.<br /><br />They say that it takes a few shaves to wear in and that is true.<br /><br />I suspect that it takes about 3 shaves for the blades to hone: after that, you get smooth abrasion free shaves.<br /><br />I've tried other high end shavers but they just don't cut-it!<br /><br />I highly recommend this product.
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