 | Speed-XL Shaving Heads ? 50% more shaving surface for a faster, smoother and closer shave. |
 | Precision Cutting System ? Ultra thin heads with slots to shave long hairs and holes to shave the shortest stubble. |
 | Patented Reflex Action® System ? Automatically adjusts to every curve on your face for flexible, smoother shaving. |
 | Superior Lift and Cut® Technology ? Dual blade system lifts hair to cut comfortably below skin level. Stainless steel blades for comfortably close shaves. |
 | Individually Floating Heads ? Align the razor-sharp blades closer to your skin for exceptional closeness. |
 | Simply Rinses Clean ? Quick and Easy! |
Other standard features include:- Automatic Charging Stand conveniently stores and charges razor
- 2 LED Display: Battery Full and Charging Indicators
- 1-Hour Full Charge for up to 55 minutes of shave time of 17 days of cordless shaving
- 3-Minute Quick Charge
- Automatic Worldwide Voltage
- Spring-Release, Full-Width Trimmer
- Electronic On/Off Switch
- Protective Razor Head Cap
- Cord & Cleaning Brush
- Hair Collection Chamber
| | Every Philips Norelco shaver has a 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a Full Two-Year Warranty. |
awful
December 2, 2008
i researched this shaver very diligently and found
great reviews. the one i received is very light weight
apparently because of an undersized battery. does not
have enough power to give a decent shave. i quit even trying
to use it and bought a remington that is just satisfactory
but a lot cheaper.
This is THE one!
November 29, 2008
The Norelco 8140XL is the best that you are going to get from an electric shaver. I tried a Remington foil shaver and it was horrible. It did a poor job of shaving, was VERY loud and made a mess of my bathroom when I cleaned it.
I returned it and bought the 8160XL because it was the same price as the 8140XL on Amazon. The Jet Clean system is a waste of time and space. You clean the cutting blades by opening the top and holding it under running water - done! I don't see any reason to use the cleaning system.
If can't use a multi-blade razor and need to go electric then I recommend the Norelco 8140XL.
My rating system:
*****(5 stars) - Good old multi-blade razor and shave cream (my old skin can't take blades anymore)
****(4 stars) - Norelco 8140XL
***(3 stars) - Norelco 8160XL
* (1 star) - Remington foil type shaver
Excellent shaver, few frills.
November 24, 2008
This is an excellent straightforward shaver. Does equally well on neck, chin and cheeks. Battery last a long time between shaves. Cutter head may be rinsed in plain tap water eliminating the need for a more expensive cumbersome cleaning system. Definitely recommended.
Review of Norelco 8140XL
November 22, 2008
Great razor. Meeets the traditional standards of Norelco. Quick charge. fast and complete shave,easy to clean, comfortable,etc. There are no adverse issues with this razor.
I got it to replace one of the Arcitec models which,for me, was totally unsatisfactory. The contrast between the two is immediately apparent with the 8140XL.
With a five star rating, I would give it a seven.
Norelco Still Rocks
November 17, 2008
My son's old Norelco fizzed out and he decided to try a Remington he purchaed on Amazon. BIG MISTAKE! The shaver gave a terrible shave and just didn't come up to the Norelco standards. I purchased a new Norelco 8140 XL Shaver for him for his birthday on Amazon and he is extremely happy with his new Norelco. He's getting a great smoothe shave, and he will be sticking with Norelco in the future.
