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: Design flaw corrected?
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a user of Sonicare for about 10 years--since I had a roommate who had to have gum surgery for gingivitis, and her oral surgeon recommended switching. They do a fantastic job. The price is excellent on this model, but I was concerned from previous reviews that it might not do as good a job as the regular Sonicares and that it might get destroyed from water leaking into the battery compartment.
While I was trying to decide, I used one of those disposable-type battery-operated brushes you can buy for a few bucks. My teeth felt disgusting compared to when I was using a Sonicare. Since I could tell such a huge difference, but money is really tight, I decided to get this model, and just try not to get the battery area wet, and live with the lower power, and hope that it doesn't die too early.
And I'm really glad I did, because I couldn't be happier with this brush. The design must have been updated because there are no holes near the battery housing as previous reviewers described (there are no holes anywhere). I'm pretty uncoordinated but without really trying I haven't gotten water anywhere near the battery area. I do blot the brush head dry on a towel between brushings, and that might be key since no water drips down the handle after I put it away.
It feels just as powerful to me as my previous Sonicares, and my teeth feel just as clean.
I like not having a charger taking up one of only two outlets in my bathroom and collecting dust on the counter. And I love that for travel I'll just be able to throw this in my bag without lugging a charger along. And for long travel you could just pop in two more AA batteries when needed--available almost anywhere. The batteries that came with the brush were strong, but they did die after two weeks. I would definitely recommend rechargables.
Although this brush is marketed for teens or kids, the brush head size is perfect for me; I still have my wisdom teeth and with other brushes it's been very difficult to really get to them.
For the price, even if this brush doesn't last a really long time, I think it will still be a very good deal. But if you buy it and it doesn't last, remember that there is a 2-year "limited" warranty.
Update Nov 1 2010: Still going strong on the second set of batteries. No problems whatsoever. GREAT deal.
Product Review: Does anyone have the same problem?
Summary: 2 Stars
I really had a lot of fun for the first month I owned it. Two AA batteries lasted almost one month. Compared with other rechargeable models, this one was fairly cheap. But after 5 months, now, it's so annoying that I have to change batteries every 3 days! How come a toothbrush eats up power so crazy?! I'm thinking of buying a rechargeable toothbrush.Product Review: Don't get this, water will eventually get into the unit and destroy it
Summary: 1 Stars
When I first heard of Sonicare coming out with a toothbrush with replaceable batteries, I was excited. I upgraded to this from the Sonicare Advance after it failed to hold a charge any longer. With the other Sonicares, you have to throw the whole unit out if the batteries inside die. With these you just change out the batteries. I liked them so much I bought 2. Now after 3 months, both of them have already died. The end cap where you replace the batteries is not water tight. The O-ring that seals the battery compartment is not made very well. There are also 2 holes at the bottom of the toothbrush next to the metal clip on the endcap, which I believe is a design flaw. Although Sonicare sent me replacement units, I believe these replacements will also only last a few months. This is a great toothbrush for brushing, except they need to send it back to the design stage for the water resistant problem.Product Review: Don't waste your money.
Summary: 1 Stars
This was not an expensive product, however I would have assumed that it would have lasted longer than 30 days. Don't waste your money.Product Review: Don't waste your money.
Summary: 1 Stars
I received this as a gift for Christmas. It worked great for the first few weeks, and my teeth were noticeably cleaner. However, it then would start shutting off before the 2 min interval was up. The intervals got shorter and shorter. Then, after another week, it died all together. Don't waste your money on this cheap Sonicare, just buy the more expensive ones that are better made.