Philips Sonicare HX3351/02 Xtreme Battery Operated Toothbrush
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Product Reviews of Philips Sonicare HX3351/02 Xtreme Battery Operated Toothbrush
Product Review: Broke in 2 weeks
Summary: 1 Stars
I didn't want to believe all those that said their toothbrushes broke in a week or so. Thought they could have been flukes. But I like this Amazon review section so thought I'd add another testament to how junky this toothbrush is.
It did work great for about 10 days but then it broke down. I don't think it's those holes that others mentioned (they really lead nowhere inside the battery compartment) and I wasn't getting any water passed the 0-ring. I think the circuit is just junk. So why waste your money on a gamble? Sadly, I took the darn thing out of the country so I lost my money completely. Save yourself the headache. I don't want Sonicare making money off a second-rate piece of... well, add your own expletive here.
Product Review: But It!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was initially skeptical that the battery powered Sonicare could do as good a job as the rechargeable Sonicare toothbrushes that I have owned since the product was introduced years ago. Not only does the toothbrush clean my teeth as efficiently as the more expensive rechargeable models, it is great for taking on long trips. I have not had a cavity in 15+ years - something I attribute to my Sonicare toothbrush.Product Review: Chinese JUNK!
Summary: 1 Stars
My first Sonicare toothbrush lasted 9 years, this one broke after 16 days, looked at the label....MADE IN CHINA!!!!
It is a piece of chinese junk!
Product Review: Clean Teeth, short battery life
Summary: 4 Stars
I am enjoying this toothbrush. After a good brushing job, my teeth feel almost like i left the dentists. The 'sonic waves' really do dislodge plaque and leave a very clean mouth.
Great for me because i travel frequently and do not feel like carrying a toothbrush charger.
One odd thing, though, is that my first set of batteries only lasted a week. I just put in a second pair of batteries and am waiting to see how long they last. I brush twice a day, so ordinary amount of usage. I tried a pair of fully - charged NiMH batteries today (I think all NiMH rechargeables are 1.2 V) and the tooth brush would not start. Seems that it needs 1.5V batteries. It worked fine with ordinary alkaline batteries.
Product Review: Cleans great; poor design
Summary: 2 Stars
Although I am definitely on the 'Sonicare' bandwagon in so far as this product's ability to clean my teeth--it does a great job--this model brush is made quite poorly.
The battery compartment (the e3000 uses 'AA' batteries) on mine, regardless of it having an o-ring on the door, seems to be continually wet inside, with the negative (-) terminal on one of the AA-cells rusting after only two weeks use. Philips acknowledges this is a problem but offers no solution.
Also, there are many small crevices in/around the nameplate on the side, and a large gap under the nut for the brush-head that accumulates 'gook' on a daily basis. Philips advises that this is probably 'mold' and the brush should be 'disassembled and air-dried' after every use. It takes longer to do this than to brush my teeth--
Again, while this is probably one of the best ways to clean your teeth at this point in time, and an economical way to try one of the products that normally start out at $64e (and up), there is no reason why the e3000 shouldn't be made as well as the better units, or hold up to water/daily use as well as some of the $9 Crest electrics we commonly see.