Remington F4790 Pivot & Flex Men's Rechargeable Foil Shaver Review

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(More customer reviews)For the past twenty or so years I've bounced back and forth, shaving with a blade for a few years and then shaving with a Norelco-style rotary for a few years.I got this razor for Christmas last year, to see how I like a foil electric for a change.I wish I had known what I was missing!This shaver may not be perfect, but I've really enjoyed it so far and think I'll be sticking with foil for awhile.Here are what I've found to be the ups and downs with this shaver:

PROS
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(1) I had heard that the trade-off with foil shavers is that they give you a closer shave, but at the expense of more skin irritation than a rotary.Your face may vary, but I instead found the best of both worlds.I get ALMOST as good a shave as with a blade (the neck is still a difficult area), but after 4 or 5 months of use there's still no irritation.

(2) Supports cordless AND corded operation.This is a big deal for me because getting the best mileage out of a rechargeable battery means letting it run down as close to empty as you can.But if you let the battery completely drain, some shavers won't let you run off the wall outlet (the cord is only for recharging the battery).With this shaver you can treat the battery right and still not worry about getting stuck without a shave one morning.The battery life itself is awesome, by the way... I'm averaging around three weeks of use between charges.

(2) Good ergonomics.Not too heavy, but has some substance to it... feels great in the hand.Seems sturdy and well-built.I can't decide if the pivoting head helps or is just a gimmick, but for me at least it doesn't seem to hurt.

CONS
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(1) I don't expect the ultimate in frilly luxuries with a mid-range shaver, but I do expect it to come with at least a cloth or nylon fitted travel case.This comes with NOTHING... just the shaver, a cord, and a plastic foil cover that would pop off after 10 seconds in a suitcase.Those fitted nylon bags that Norelco shavers come with can't cost more than a few dimes apiece, so I was really disappointed to see them cut corners on this.

(2) I agree with another reviewer in that I prefer sideburn trimmers that pop-OUT, away from the shaver, rather than pop-UP right alongside the foil.I happen to have a separate beard and sideburns trimmer that I prefer to use, and that's good because I would never use the one that comes built-in with this.

(3) Apparently Remington revamped their men's shaver lineup last year, and it's still EXTREMELY difficult to find replacement foils and cutters for the new models!I cannot find replacement parts for this shaver in any local store.When I first got the shaver last Christmas, the only source I could find was an online store operating out of England.Now you can find them in a wider number of boutiques, one of whom sells through Amazon.However, even today (April 2010) Remington still hasn't updated THEIR OWN online store with the replacement parts yet!This isn't the dealbreaker that it was before Amazon starting carrying them, which is why I held off on writing a review.But it still a little irritating, even if the shaver itself has been irritation-free.

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Product Description:
The Remington F4790 Men's Pivot and Flex Foil Shaver features Advanced Pivot and Flex Technology for an ultra-close, ultra-clean shave. Two independently flexing foils and a pivoting neck make this shaver incredibly comfortable to use, and the two foils allow you to shave in half the time of single-foil shavers. Additionally, the titanium-coated trimmer blades are strong and durable for long-term use, and the shaver comes complete with a three-position pop-up trimmer. For further convenience, the Remington F4790 rinses clean and is capable of corded or cordless use. It can be recharged for a runtime of 60 minutes, and it includes low-battery and charging indicators and a five-minute quick-charge function. The shaver is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year limited warranty.

Description Men's Dual Flexing Foil Shaver Men's Pivot and Flex Foil Shaver Men's Pivot and Flex Foil Shaver Technology Advanced Flexing Foil Technology gives you an ultra-close, ultra-clean shave. The dual foils flex independently, making this shaver incredibly comfortable to use. Advanced Pivot and Flex Technology gives you an ultra-close, ultra-clean shave. The two foils flex independently and the neck pivots for comfort. Advanced Pivot and Flex Technology gives you an ultra-close, ultra-clean shave. Each of the three foils flex independently and the neck pivots for comfort. Features Dual flexing foils 2 independent flexing foils 3 independent flexing foils Surgical-steel blades Titanium-coated blades Titanium-coated blades Cordless rechargeable Cord/cordless rechargeable Cord/cordless rechargeable 40-minute operating time 60-minute operating time 60-minute operating time Pop-up trimmer 3-position pop-up trimmer 3-position pop-up trimmer Charging indicator Charging indicator LED fuel gauge Ergonomic grip Ergonomic grip Ergonomic grip Washable design Washable design World-wide voltage World-wide voltage 5-minute quick charge

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