Norelco 8894 XL Spectra shaver Limited Edition, includes Automatic Charging stand with clock, 8894XL
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Norelco 8894 XL Spectra shaver Limited Edition, includes Automatic Charging stand with clock, 8894XL
Customer Review: Close, but not QUITE the actual 007 razor...
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I would like to say that the Spectra 889n XL electric razor is without a doubt the finest I've ever owned. I get a closer shave and more features than I could have hoped for. I do, however, want to clear up one point which I'm not seeing a reference to in the other reviews.The Norelco Spectra 8894 XL is the basic model of razor featured in the new 007 thriller "Die Another Day", but it's not the officially sponsored model. If you're a die-hard Bond fan, the Spectra 8895 XL is the one to look for. It is essentially the same razor as the 8894 XL, but it has the "007 - Die Another Day" movie logo painted on the side of the unit. I know most people will roll their eyes reading this, but if you are a dyed-in-the-wool fan of Ian Fleming's spy hero, as I am, you would be willing to spend the extra $ to get the logo on the side .
If you are a practical person with good taste in quality personal care gadgets, but not a huge movie or book fan, then the 8894 XL will make the most sense for you. If you have the same discriminating taste in gadgets, but are also a fierce 007 follower, then the 8895 XL will be your weapon of choice. I have to say that every morning I can look at the logo on my razor and smile knowing that I have the real thing.
As for built-in spy features, I haven't found any yet, but there is a curious button-looking thing on the back of the unit which I'm afraid to press...
Customer Review: Great Razor, but Pricey
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
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.
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.
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.
Customer Review: Beyond all other shavers
Summary: 5 Stars
I was acutally hired to test this along with two other rotary models and 5 other electric straight edges (remington-like) in a recent product test. All of us in the test group came back with the overwhelming nod toward the Spectra in every category -- comfort, closeness and easy of use. I've personally used a Norelco (the low end model) for a few years. Good but not great. This is a completely different animal with better cutting design for both better closeness on the face and more comfort on the neck and other angles. After a week of testing I really didn't want to return it.
The 'extra' features didn't matter much to me when I started, but my opinion quickly changed. Have a 'minutes remaining' to recharge was very useful when travelling. I knew whether I needed to bring the cord or not. That it is water resistant meant a little less worry when working near the wet sink. (I've also had this strange anxiety about it accidentally kerplunking into the toilet...now that fear is gone.)
There are not too many devices I use everyday, and that's how I'd justify the price. My cheaper norelco has been with me for about 5 years and I expect at least the same for this guy, so it can be amortized to about 10 cents a day.
I have tried and compared it to the others. Truly the best one out there, and I think you'd sacrifice a great deal taking a step down in price.
Customer Review: The best razor ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a Norelco years ago, then I went through three Brauns (the micro-foil ones that a straight instead of having three circular blades like this one). All my razors were expensive, they were all the best in the bunch. This is the best by far.
This razor shaves close, I have never felt my skin so smooth except when I used to use a blade. It conforms to your skin, even my neck comes out smooth (about 4 minutes to completely shave smooth, or I'll usually shave for less than a minute and get a shave that lasts until I get home from work). It has a timer that not only tells you exactly how many minutes of battery are left, but it also tells you how many minutes you shaved for (which comes in handy more than I thought it would). The best feature is that you can pop the top up and rinse it in water! My brauns cleaned with refil cartridges that were hard to find and expensive and a hassel; whereas my old Norelco cleaned with a brush and never got really clean. This one cleans easily and quickly, and even beeps to tell you when to clean it! Also, this razor doesn't give me razor burn like my Brauns did!!
If you are a first time shaver, or an expierenced shaver looking for a better shave from an electric razor, this is the one for you! I will never buy any other brand of razor again and I'll probably have this one for years to come...
Customer Review: If it's good enough for James Bond...
Summary: 5 Stars
...it's good enough for an average everyday man like myself.
I suffered for a few years using a Braun. The Braun used to cause cuts. A friend told me that electric razors shouldn't be cutting skin. I wasn't doing anything wrong when I shaved, either. Puzzled, I decided to invest in one of these. It was much more expensive than the Braun it replaced, but so far has been worth it.
My shave times have been cut in half and the only redness I usually get on my skin nowadays is from sunburn. This razor doesn't cut skin, and actually seems to work best when it's wet. There's no cleaning base for this like there was for the Braun, since it can be cleaned simply by running water under it.
I've actually gotten smoother shaves with this than I've gotten with manual razors. Stubborn hair can usually be removed by wetting the head and then going over the area.
Chargewise it does well. There have been some reports of early models not being able to hold a charge, but it seems as if that has been fixed. The batteries are usually good for about five or six years according to owners of previous Norelco models.
The only thing that doesn't work as well as it should is the sideburn trimmer, but it works well enough that I still give this five stars.
This is definitely worth the money.