I just bought this new shaver after Air France lost my suitcase containing my previous one. I have to tell you that I am absolutely astonished at the level of incompetence by Air France & Delta at locating missing baggage. And let me be clear from the outset that I'm not even mad that it got lost in the first place. I fly a lot realize that eventually I'll have a bag go missing. No big deal, really. My consternation arises from the fact that two days after it went missing they located the bag, and this is important because at that point it was *no*longer*missing. They "know" it's my bag and needs to be delivered to me.
I'd already moved on from that first city but I gave them another address that was good for the next four days, so you think they'd just send it over to me, right? Nope. Fail. So then I gave them an entirely new address that was good for the three more days. I have to have gotten it by now, right? Nope. Epic fail.
Nearly two weeks of these shenanigans go by, with near daily phone calls to the airline and also constantly monitoring a completely useless website called "WorldTracer" that shows the "status" of my bag...all for naught. Here's a hint: the website status never changes and no useful information ever appears.
Despite all of my efforts (along with over $50 in roaming fees to repeatedly call the airlines while traveling through Europe), they can't seem to get my bag sent to me. Anywhere. At one point I even received an email from Delta CONFIRMING that it had been delivered to me. I'll give you one guess...
If you guessed that it had not, in fact, been delivered, you win a prize for guessing correctly.
At 16 days into this saga I gave up on ever seeing the bag again, but did request that in the event of actually doing something to solve my problem that instead of trying to send it to me in Europe that they should just send it back to my home in the USA where I would get it at the end of my 27-day trip. (Spoiler alert: they never did.)
Want to know the fun part of the story? I had a Tile bluetooth tracker in the suitcase and it registered as being at an airport outside of London (said airport not being part of my itinerary) and it just sat there for two weeks. I told multiple airline employees where it was, only to be told that "...it can't be there" or "we don't use that airport" or similar nonsense. You know, like I was making it up. I literally told them where to look for my bag but nobody would bother doing so.
So, 27 days later I arrived home without the suitcase containing (among other things) my Norelco shaver. I bought this new one and immediately felt at home using it. Ergonomically it feels identical to the one that Air France lost, but I wonder if there is some slight improvement over the prior one because it seems to shave a little easier. Maybe it's just that it has new blades. I don't know. All I can tell you is that I'm instantly happy with it and don't regret the purchase, except for the fact that it's $90 out of my pocket, and I know there's no way in Hades that Air France is going to cut me a check for my lost bags. If they can't find my bag even after being told where to look for it, what's the likelihood of them finding their checkbook?
Here are the lessons learned:
1) This is a great shaver. My face feels as smooth as baby's butt, thanks to Norelco.
2) Never check a bag with Air France unless it's something you want to lose, like a suitcase containing the evidence of a crime, or maybe all the keepsakes and love letters from a failed relationship.
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What’s in the Box
Shaver 4500, protective cap, power cord, and cleaning brush.
- Philips Norelco 45-Day Money-Back Guarantee (Conditions apply).
- Full 2-Year Warranty.
Philips Norelco Shaver 4500
Comfortable Shaving--Wet or Dry
The Philips Norelco Shaver 4500 lets you shave any way you want. The AquaTec seal gives you the option of either a comfortable dry shave or a refreshing wet shave with or without shaving cream or gel.
- Pivot, Flex and Float System keeps the heads in close contact with the skin for a fast and efficient shave.
- DualPrecision shaving system shaves long hairs and short stubble.
- AquaTec seal for a convenient dry shave or a refreshing wet shave with or without shaving gel or foam.
- Patented Super Lift andn Cut Dual-blade action lifts hair to cut comfortably below ski level.
- Pop-up trimmer for sideburns, mustache, and more.
- Fully washable design for easy cleaning.
- LED Charge, Battery Low and Battery Full Indicator.
- 3-Minute quick-charge for 1 cordless shave.
- Fully charges in eight hours for up to 50 minutes of shaving time.
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Pivoting Heads for Speed and ComfortThe Pivot, Flex & Float heads follow every contour of your face to remain in close contact with the skin for a fast shave that's also gentle on the skin. |
Smooth Shaving that's Gentle on SkinFor precise results, a DualPrecision shaving system effectively shaves both longer hairs and short stubble. These low-friction heads are also rounded to further protect the skin. To cut comfortably below skin level, a patented Super Lift and Cut dual-blade action lifts hairs. |
Detailed Trimming with Pop-Up TrimmerAn integrated pop-up trimmer helps complete your facial hair grooming routine. This trimmer is ideal for trimming and shaping sideburns, goatees, mustaches, and more. |
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| Price | — | $149.99 | $209.99 | $239.98 | — | — |
| Special feature | Comfortable Shaving, Wet or Dry | Turbo-powered shave: 10% more power | Turbo-powered shave: 10% more power | Philips' No.1 on sensitive skin | Perfection in every pass | Perfection in every pass with personal comfort settings with digital user interface |
| Shaving System | DualPrecision Blade System | MultiPrecision Blade System | MultiPrecision Blade System | GentlePrecisionPRO Blade System | V-Track Precision Blade System | V-Track Precision Blade System PRO |
| Contouring System | 4 directions | 5 directions | 5 directions | 5 directions | 8 directions | 8 directions |
| Accessories for trimming / styling / grooming | Pop-Up Trimmer | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Precision Trimmer | SmartClick Beard Styler | SmartClick Precision Trimmer, SmartClick Cleansing Brush |
| Fully Washable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wet and Dry (Shower Proof) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lithium-Ion Battery: Shaving Time / Charge Time | 50 min. / 1 hr. | 45 min. / 1 hr. | 45 min. / 1 hr. | 50 min. / 1 hr. | 50 min. / 1 hr. | 50 min. / 1 hr. |
| SmartClean Cleaning System | Cleans, charges and lubricates | Cleans, charges and lubricates | Cleans, charges and lubricates (depending on model) | Cleans, charges, lubricates and dries | ||
| Accessories included | Electric shaver, protection cap, power cord, cleaning brush | Electric shaver, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap | Electric shaver, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap | Electric shaver, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord and protective cap | Electric shaver, SmartClean, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, power cord, and travel case | Shaver 9700, SmartClean Pro, cleaning cartridge, SmartClick precision trimmer, SmartClick cleansing brush, power cord, and travel case |
| Replacement Blade Reference | SH50/52 | SH50/52 | SH50/52 | SH70/52 | SH90/62 | SH90/62 |
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | -5% $56.91 Typical: $59.69 | -29% $5.67 List: $7.99 | $157.47 | $13.95 | $89.96 |
| Price Per Unit | — | $56.91 / Count | $0.81 / Fl Oz | $157.47 / Count | $4.65 / Count | $89.96 / Count |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 |
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| Sold By | — | Diverse Essentials | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | TERMATIONLTD | Amazon.com |
| head type | Rotary | Rotary | Rotary | Foil | Rotary | Rotary |
| special feature | Wet & Dry, DualPrecision shaving heads | Rechargeable | — | Pop-Up Trimmer, Wet, Dry Shave, Shave Sensor, Pivoting Head, Waterproof, Floating Head, Battery Indicator, Rechargeable, Portable, Hypoallergenic, High Efficiency, Cordless | Smooth Skin Contact for a Comfortable Close Shave | SenseIQ with Auto-adapt Technology, Cordless, Led Display, Rechargeable, 60 Minute Run Time |
| power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | — | AC 100-240V (Automatic International Dual Voltage Conversion) | Corded Electric | Li-Ion Battery Powered |
| number of blades | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
| weight | 0.6 pounds | — | 0.45 pounds | 0.43 pounds | 0.6 ounces | — |
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Good shaver, good design, but cannot use while plugged in and mine had faded print. Did yours?
As far as functionality goes, it is great. I always go with this classic Norelco design as I think it is the best of all time. I replaced my 4 year old Norelco (that is right, 4 years without needing new blades or any problems-which is why I trust this brand) with this one. Does not feel as well made as my old one, but still very nice. The grip material replaced shell material from previous models (is it for function or is it for corner-cutting? I do not know). Cool digital display. It has increased water proofing than my last model. The first time I used it I didn't have to shave again for longer than usual because it was so close. Also, this model will not let you shave while it is plugged in. Guess what? My last model having a dead battery didn't mean it was bricked because I could plug it in and shave. This one...once the battery no longer will hold a charge (and I bet it is cheaper than previous models and will die faster) it is probably useless. At that point are you going to replace the battery or just buy a new one prematurely? My old one lasted so long...just got dull and gross and it was time to replace it.Lastly: I was very disappointed with the attention to detail Norelco usually has. The print on the back was washed out in places, uneven, and really just cheapened the overall appearance of the product (see the photo: "ELECTRONICS" is washed out in the first few letters, and other places have issues). It is very noticeable to the naked eye. If they are not at least making their print look nice on the outside, what is the quality of the stuff on the inside? Little things like this lead me to believe the brand is in decline. Or making products cheaper specifically for Amazon, or some QC/QA middlemen are not being used, to cut corners. The "no hassle" packaging is a euphemism for corner cutting and was very chincy for a supposedly high quality product.Do not get me wrong, this thing is effective and is functionally terrific, but it will be used as an experiment to see if it lasts as long as the last one and test to see if the brand is still holding up to their sturdy older products.
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