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US Mall 1 - Philips Norelco arcitec 1050 Men's Shaver
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List Price: $179.99
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Manufacturer: Philips Norelco
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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Philips Norelco
Color: Black/Gray
EAN: 0075020000958
Feature: Flex & Pivot Action: Three independently flexing rotary heads with a 360 degree range of motion to shave perfectly close, even on the neck
Label: Philips Norelco
Manufacturer: Philips Norelco
Model: 1050/1050X
Publisher: Philips Norelco
Release Date: 2007-07-08
Studio: Philips Norelco
Variation Description: Black/Gray
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Features
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Flex & Pivot Action: Three independently flexing rotary heads with a 360 degree range of motion to shave perfectly close, even on the neck
Triple Track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface for a faster and closer shave
Dual stainless steel blade system gently lifts hair to cut it comfortably below skin level, for an ultra close shave
Battery low indicator and full charge indicator
Rinses clean in seconds
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointed in new Arctic design
Comment: First new shaver I had in 10 years. I had the older version and enjoyed it.
Got this one and the first thing I noticed was that the power cord would not directly fit into the shaver. You will always need one of the two plastic recharger fixtures to work for you to recharge it. Both appear to be cheaply made and will warp such that soon I would expect to not be able to use them. It is good they gave you two.
Second thing I noticed was the angle of incline of the heads. It is right at a right-angle to vertical. The early model is near 45 degrees. This makes you have to hold it very differently.
Third thing I noticed was the sound is a much higher pitch and is simply noisy.
The fourth thing I noticed is that the heads a almost all plastic unlike the earlier version I have.
You change the unit using two metal prongs on each side of the shaver. I am sure that these will corrode soon as will make additional problems with changing. Again no plug-in possible to the unit itself.
The last thing I own to say is that the shave itself felt less smooth during shaving. It felt harsh and rough going over my skin.
So back it goes to get one of the cheaper model (8200 series) instead of their newer design that may look great but fall very short of the other design which now is the 8200 series.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good, but no better than the cheaper Norelcos!
Comment: I have tested many brands of electric shavers over the decades but I have stayed with Norelco because I prefer their design and performance. My present Norelco, about 5 years old, is still going strong but needs a new battery so I thought I'd try the Arcitec 1060. It looks very high-tech with its articulated heads, but the bottom line is it shaves no better than my old model. I actually shaved half my face with the Arcitec and the other half with my old one. There was not the slightest difference in the closeness and I had the same amount of stubble on both sides 24 hours later. What's more, my old Norelco still has its original blades! It's also more solid and I think it's nicer to use. Also, the Arcitec has very little space beneath the cutters to hold the beard clippings, so you have to wash the heads after every use. Not a big deal, but I wash my old heads maybe once a week. So the Arcitec is going back. My advice to those in need of a new shaver: Try one of Norelco's cheaper models first.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works but not for my beard...
Comment: I bought this thinking this work well, this was the second electric shaver I am using and I thought my beard was not very tough, especially with the razors and cream. However, I guess it is tough, as this shaver took forever to shave the easiest shaves. My neck would always have left over hair, which would mean that I would have to shave the way I normally did earlier with my razor and cream, so it does not make sense at all for me at least to buy this product and sadly, it does not work for me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good NOT excellent !!
Comment: This is the first time i'm actually using an electric razor and I did review a lot before buying the Norelco 1050. Its quiet, lasts as long as specified and gives a pretty good shave to the face.
CONS: The shave to the neck is not that good and since I like to have a real clean shave I end up using my razor once in a while to finish the job!
Overall a decent product. ( I have used the shave for more than 20 days so this isnt a biased review )
Customer Rating:
Summary: clippings ????
Comment: Is there an electric razor that does not throw clippings all over your shirt, counter, etc??? when shaving dry? OK in the shower.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointed in new Arctic design
Comment: First new shaver I had in 10 years. I had the older version and enjoyed it.
Got this one and the first thing I noticed was that the power cord would not directly fit into the shaver. You will always need one of the two plastic recharger fixtures to work for you to recharge it. Both appear to be cheaply made and will warp such that soon I would expect to not be able to use them. It is good they gave you two.
Second thing I noticed was the angle of incline of the heads. It is right at a right-angle to vertical. The early model is near 45 degrees. This makes you have to hold it very differently.
Third thing I noticed was the sound is a much higher pitch and is simply noisy.
The fourth thing I noticed is that the heads a almost all plastic unlike the earlier version I have.
You change the unit using two metal prongs on each side of the shaver. I am sure that these will corrode soon as will make additional problems with changing. Again no plug-in possible to the unit itself.
The last thing I own to say is that the shave itself felt less smooth during shaving. It felt harsh and rough going over my skin.
So back it goes to get one of the cheaper model (8200 series) instead of their newer design that may look great but fall very short of the other design which now is the 8200 series.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good, but no better than the cheaper Norelcos!
Comment: I have tested many brands of electric shavers over the decades but I have stayed with Norelco because I prefer their design and performance. My present Norelco, about 5 years old, is still going strong but needs a new battery so I thought I'd try the Arcitec 1060. It looks very high-tech with its articulated heads, but the bottom line is it shaves no better than my old model. I actually shaved half my face with the Arcitec and the other half with my old one. There was not the slightest difference in the closeness and I had the same amount of stubble on both sides 24 hours later. What's more, my old Norelco still has its original blades! It's also more solid and I think it's nicer to use. Also, the Arcitec has very little space beneath the cutters to hold the beard clippings, so you have to wash the heads after every use. Not a big deal, but I wash my old heads maybe once a week. So the Arcitec is going back. My advice to those in need of a new shaver: Try one of Norelco's cheaper models first.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works but not for my beard...
Comment: I bought this thinking this work well, this was the second electric shaver I am using and I thought my beard was not very tough, especially with the razors and cream. However, I guess it is tough, as this shaver took forever to shave the easiest shaves. My neck would always have left over hair, which would mean that I would have to shave the way I normally did earlier with my razor and cream, so it does not make sense at all for me at least to buy this product and sadly, it does not work for me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good NOT excellent !!
Comment: This is the first time i'm actually using an electric razor and I did review a lot before buying the Norelco 1050. Its quiet, lasts as long as specified and gives a pretty good shave to the face.
CONS: The shave to the neck is not that good and since I like to have a real clean shave I end up using my razor once in a while to finish the job!
Overall a decent product. ( I have used the shave for more than 20 days so this isnt a biased review )
Customer Rating:
Summary: clippings ????
Comment: Is there an electric razor that does not throw clippings all over your shirt, counter, etc??? when shaving dry? OK in the shower.
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