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Philips Norelco 9160XL Men's Shaver
Philips Norelco Arcitec Men's Shavers
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Philips Norelco Facial Trimming Systems
Philips Norelco Hair Grooming Systems
Philips Norelco Moisturizing Shaving Systems
Philips Norelco NT9110 Nose and Ear Trimmer
Philips Norelco Speed-XL 8140XL Men's
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Remington Men's Shavers
Wahl Beard and Mustache Trimmers
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Reviews

Philips Norelco Hair Grooming Systems
Philips Norelco sells several hair grooming products:

* G270 Multi-Trim All Purpose Groomer

* G370 All-in-1 Grooming System

* G380 All-in-1 Grooming System

* G480 All-in-One Premium Grooming Kit (pictured)

Clicking on the links above will give you detailed product descriptions and comparisons of the various models. Here is an official product description for the top-of-the-line G480:

This premium all-in-one grooming kit has innovative Microblade technology made to create any style you desire. Featuring an open trimmer design and miniature cutting element, the kit is designed to give you complete control and visibility for straight, even lines. The kits comes with nine attachments that provide all the grooming accessories you need, including a nose and ear trimmer, fine detailing blade, eyebrow comb, mini-shaver, beard and moustache comb, clipper comb, and more. Additionally, the sharp blades are engineered to cut every hair in a single stroke for a smooth, fast shave.

This grooming kit is constructed of hardened Inox steel blades that stay sharp over time and prevent rust and corrosion. Since a messy shaver can ruin your morning, Philips made this one especially easy to clean -- just run it under the tap and it's ready for use. Not only is getting stubble off the blades a breeze, it requires absolutely no maintenance or lubrication. The storage compartment keeps all the accessories in place and the shaver's flexible design is made to fit comfortably in your hand. Nine settings vary the cutting lengths for a smooth shave every time.

I have not been able to find online any independent, objective reviews of these products (although a video review of the G370 is here). However, sales sites like Amazon.com have numerous reviews from actual users, and these are often quite perceptive and can be very helpful to potential buyers.

Here is an excerpt from one of around 50 reviews of the G480 - most favorable - at Amazon.com:

I'm hairy. I don't deny that whatsoever. With that in mind, I decided that my body would be an excellent testing ground for the Philips Norelco G480 All-In-One Grooming Kit. I personally tested each and every accessory that came in this kit.

After allowing for the ten hour charge period (I actually gave it about fifteen hours), I entered my bathroom and started my hair removal process with the nose, ear and eyebrow trimmer. Although it does an excellent job of removing the hair, it did pull a tad bit at my nose hairs.

My second victim was the mini shaver, which is exactly that: a mini version of a real electric shaver. As with the big version of these blades, it gave a "close enough to last till five o'clock" shave but still can't beat an actual razor. Next was the precision trimmer, which worked excellently. It gave me some wonderful looking sideburns.

I used all three of the combs next, with the hair clipper comb working the best. The beard and moustache comb did a decent job, but had more curves to deal with than the hair comb. The eyebrow comb, much like its beard/moustache compadre, didn't fare quite as well as the others. The fine detailing blade works well, especially around the ears, which is an oft-neglected area on my body.

The final test was reserved for the full-sized trimmer blade without any type of guard on it. I used it to shave my head, neck, back and chest. While it gets exceptionally close, I didn't look anything like Captain Picard or Charles Barkley when I was finished. That job is still reserved for my old razor and shaving cream, which I did utilize to finish the job.

While I'm still ugly, I am a lot cleaner looking than before using the Philips Norelco grooming kit.

And here is another:

Conclusion: A nice little set at a decent price. Considering a dedicated unit for any single item here would cost at least twenty bucks, I can handle the fact that I may only use half of the attachments. Battery life is a bit short, but if you're using this for more than 30 minutes at a time you may have a problem to begin with. Overall I think the set is a great buy and should be able to tackle most grooming issues in conjunction with a separate shaver.

* Get the latest price on the Philips Norelco Hair Grooming Systems.

September 25th, 2008