Philips Norelco arcitec 1060 Men's Shaving System
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Product Reviews of Philips Norelco arcitec 1060 Men's Shaving System
Product Review: Not worth the price
Summary: 1 Stars
Nice design and all, but it dont do the job, I have had better shavers for lot's less money.Product Review: One of the WORST Philishave razors yet.
Summary: 1 Stars
From someone who has been a loyal Philishave customer for more than 10 years, I think this is one of the worst purchase decisions I have made yet. I was taken away with the new space design. I was hesitant because of the price tag, and because I knew a machine this new would be a risk to buy since it hasn't been tested as extensively as earlier models yet.
The worst electric razor shaving experience I have ever had, period. I basically have to keep going over the same spot over and over to get a an 'average' clean shave, it now takes me almost 10 minutes to shave. With earlier, less tech, models it used to take me 2-3 minutes to get the same shave. And if I leave my beard unshaved a few days, with the hairs a tad bit longer at around 2mm, it keeps missing the longer ones and i have to go over them again and again, and probably get into trim mode, trim them, and go back shave them normally when they are shorter! This never happened with earlier (much less expensive) models.
What ticked me off, was how fragile this thing is. Yesterday I wasn't careful enough handling it, it slipped my hand and fell onto the ground. Since it fell on a thick carpet, I thought the fall had been greatly cushioned. However, to my surprise, it is not working as it should anymore. Normal shaving mode makes a very loud noise and shaves even worse than before, and Trim mode does not work at all anymore.
Bottom line: You are better off buying one of the better shaving, more rugged, and least expensive models than this one. But if you're already swept your feet with the "space looking" tech - as I was-, then buy it on your own risk.
Edit: I think this review goes for the whole Arcitec range, since they all are the same at the core.
Product Review: Overpriced and doesn't deliver enough value.
Summary: 2 Stars
I was overall very disappointed with this shaver. One would think that the top-of-the-line series from Norelco would be a great choice. My experience was far from that.
First, the shaver does not deliver good shaving coverage on the neck and overall shaving was slow. I have a 9 year old Norelco that covers my neck better, and delivers a faster shave. This is despite only having one set of blades per head and not being able to pivot.
Second, the chrome plating on the display of the shaver began to peel off. Although it looked nice when new, I would not expect a product of this quality to have a visual defect such as that.
Third, there is very little storage for hairs. The shaver needs to be emptied by folding back each of the blade heads individually. This wasn't a huge deal, but I'd rather have a razor that can handle a few shaves worth of hairs.
On the positive side, the charging stand and the travel case are very nice, the best I've ever seen. However, if you want a rotary shaver, I'd choose a less expensive rotary model. I replaced this unit with a Braun 590CC and am thrilled with the performance of that shaver vs. the Norelco thus far.
Product Review: Philips Norelco Arcitec 1060
Summary: 5 Stars
The Arcitec 1060 provides a smooth, clean shave. One of, if not the best shavers I have ever owned.Product Review: Philips Norelco Arcitec 1060
Summary: 1 Stars
I have used Norelco shavers for 40+ years, and I love the look and weight of this shaver.
I used it for 6 months and was so dissatisfied I finally switched to the Braun Pulsonic.
The Arcitec shaves poorly and harshly. The famous floating heads are gone, instead the heads pivot from the center of the assembly - i.e. they tilt away from your skin rather than into your skin. You end up trying to shave with the middle of the shaver assembly, where there is no cutting head.
Also, they moved the trimmer inboard so it is hidden by your hand if you hold it the way you would normally. This you can adjust to.
They need a major redesign of the detachable shaving head assembly. If they made the cutting heads pivot on their centers instead of from the inside edge, it would probably work and they could sell guys like me the redesigned shaving head assembly. Maybe they could also go back to the Spectra cutters?
JM