Product Description

The new Philips Norelco 7180X shaving system uses Philips' core technology to provide the world's closest rotary shave.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29034 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Philips Norelco
• Model: 7180X
• Released on: 2006-07-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 2.00" w x 3.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Precision Cutting System - ultra thin heads with slots to shave long hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble.
• Unique Lift & Cut Technology - dual blade system lifts hair to cut comfortably below skin level; stainless blades for comfortably close shaves
• Patented Reflex Action Shaving System - automatically adjusts to every curve on your face for flexible, smoother shaving
• Simply rinses clean under the tap
• New ergonomic design features rubber grips making it more comfortable and easier to use

Amazon.com Product Description
The Philips Norelco 7180XL Cord/Cordless Rechargeable Shaver is loaded with features that deliver a superior shaving experience. This water-resistant shaver features a reflex action system that adjusts to every curve of your face. Designed with floating heads to align the blades closer to your skin, the 7180XL allows you take full advantage of Norelco's Lift & Cut Technology for an ultra-close, smooth shave. And no shaver would be complete without a full-width, pop-up trimmer to define and shape your moustache and sideburns. The 7180XL also has a hair collection chamber to help keep your bathroom counter free of unwanted hair, and the washable stainless steel razor heads are a breeze to clean. Simple and reliable, this comfortable-grip shaver can be fully charged in less than an hour, and the handy LED charging indicator means you'll never unexpectedly run out of power. But if you do run out of juice, don't fret, the 7180XL has a six-minute Quick Charge feature that will give you enough power to finish your shave in a pinch.

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Customer Reviews

Norelco 7180XL , a Great Shaver at a Reasonable Price
I've owned several Norelco Shavers in the past but the 7180XL is definitely the best. This shaver is extremely light weight, quiet and gives an extremely close/smooth shave. I find that I get 5 days of shaves on one full charge and a full charge takes about 50 minutes to complete. The shaver is also easy to clean using either wet or dry methods.
The only complaint I have about the shaver is that no traveling case/pouch holder comes with it to hold the cord,shaver and cleaning brush. Just make sure you keep your old case holder from your previously owned shaver(s). Only time will tell on how this model will hold up. My 4 previous Norelcos have averaged around 5-6 years each.

Whisper quiet, fast, light
Very light electric razor. Cuts shaving time from 10 minutes down to 3 minutes. So a charge for 30 minutes of shaving time easily lasts a week. When running it is as quiet as an old fashioned blade. Does a great job very quickly and smoothly. You don't need anything more.

Pleasantly Suprised
OK, so I went into this a little skeptical. I am Italian and to give you an idea of what the means, I have been shaving since age 12.
My progression went from normal Gilette Trac II razors, to Schick FX, to Gilette Sensor, to Gilette Mach III (still in my mind the most innovative razor ever), to the Gilette fusion, to my current razor of choice, the Gilette Fusion Power. Somewhere in that progression a few years ago I tried a Panasonic Wet/Dry foil razor I bought for about 100 bucks. I used it for a week or so and realized it was awful. Back to the store it went. That was my only experience with an electric razor. I'm sure there are many guys out there who have followed a similar progression, and for my money, Gilette blades still over the closest shave, albeit incredibly expensive razors. I was getting MAYBE 5-7 good shaves out of a Gilette fusion blade, which makes them about a 10 dollar a month ivestment. Pairing that with gel, shaving with a normal blade cost me about 15 dollars a month. That's strike one against the blade.
Strike two comes in the fact that EVERY razor I've ever used irritated my neck. I have a well defined jaw line and a sensitive neck that can put me in misery for the day after shaving it. It's so bad that I rarely can shave two days in a row. No "sensitive skin aloe gel", "lubricating strip" etc. ever helped, and to me is all just a gimmick anyway. So I began shopping for a norelco with rotary heads. I had heard they irritate less, but don't shave as close, as foil electrics. I was willing to look a little more scruffy as long as I wasnt in pain all day. I decided that I would purchase a MADE IN HOLLAND norelco (which the 7180XL is), but stay under 100 dollars. I don't think you should have to pay more than 100 dollars for any razor. I ended up getting this one for 49 bucks at target. It was a good discount on a mid range priced electric razor, so I took the plunge.
That was yesterday. I charged the razor overnight and went to town with it this morning. I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. It handled my thick stubble and even my neckline very well. It did leave a few random hairs, but I figure I will press my luck with more repetitions of coverage once my face acclimated to the blades. I had NO irritation, and very minor feeling of burn that was quelled by some old spice rather quickly. I look acceptably smooth and would feel comfortable at a work setting with this closeness level. I was skeptical, but this razor did the job in about 2 minutes, and no shaving cream required. I did splash some "lectric shave" on before hand, and maybe that helped, but who knows. I do know I am actually excited to use it again tomorrow. When was the last time YOU felt that way about shaving. The razor itself is well made, fits great in my hand, is very quiet, and glides over the skin. I wasn't even sure it was working until I looked at how much stubble it actually removed. If this is the worst of it (they are supposed to cut closer and better after your face adjusts to it) then I will be a happy camper for quite some time. Norelco makes a QUALITY product.
Bottom line if you are thinking about trying one, just do it - if it works for you, great, if not, then go back to a blade. But in my mind, 50 bucks for this was a steal, you don't need to spend 169 or whatever the cost is on a fancy bells and whistles razor, this one works fine - and I plan on using it as my daily shaver.