Philips Norelco SpeedXL 8240XL Men’s Shaver
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Overview
The new Philips Norelco Speed-XL 8240 features 50% more shaving surface for a fast close shave. The new Contour Following System follows the contours of the face catching each hair with one stroke. The shaver simply rinses clean for easy maintenance. The Precision Cutting System features ultra thin heads with slots to shave long hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble. Super Lift and Cut Technology ensures a close shave with a dual blade system designed to lift hairs to cut comfortably below skin level.
Product Specifications
* 50% more shaving surface for a fast, close shave * Contour Following System follows the contours of the face catching each hair with one stroke * Simply rinses clean for easy maintenance * Precision Cutting System - Ultra thin heads with slots to cut long hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble * Super Lift and Cut Technology - Dual blade system lifts hairs to cut comfortably below skin level
Reviews
Before obtaining this shaver (through a promotion) I had been using the Philips Spectra 8890XL shaver (the so-called "James Bond" shaver), which was the top of the Philips line a few years ago, which at the time was widely reviewed as the best available electric shaver, and which retailed for around $200. I had doubts that this shaver, which retails for about half that, could best the one I already had.
In terms of shave, I was wrong. This 8240XL (which is identical is shave to sister models 8250XL and 8251XL) is a TERRIFIC shaver. With this new shaver, I can shave much more quickly, and it handles the hard to shave areas (e.g. my neck) with more aplomb. In addition, it's a lot quieter than my old shaver, and it's lighter!.
Outside of the shaving ability, this is a somewhat bare bones model. That means no shaving height adjustment, no digital readout of battery life remaining (just a light which lights only when you're charging and blinks when the charge is done), and no stand. But the shaver itself is excellent. What a surprise..
Now I'm left in the strange position of considering relegating my old expensive Spectra to my travel kit! .
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am absolutely thrilled with the quality and amazingly quiet effective performance of this shaver. It has been 20 years since I last bought a Philips, and although I liked my old model, the advances in technology by Philips have been incredible.
This shaver gives me a close comfortable shave which I thought was only possible with a wet shave - and without the nicks, cuts, and time-consuming application of foam soaps. No more putting off shaving - I enjoy it now! I like the quiet operation, and the impressive duration that the battery stays charged.
I also like how hair stays inside the shaver, and being able to flip the top, and wash the heads out after a shave. The pivoting heads are an advancement, allowing much better contact with the skin's contours. The shaver comes with a soft little carry bag with a cleaning brush, and a manual. It needs a 12 hour charge before using the first time, even though the charging light may blink after an hour.
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