Remington MS3-2700 Titanium 3 MicroScreen Ultra Cord/Cordless Mens Shaver
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Binding: Health and Beauty Brand: Remington EAN: 0074590809428 Feature: Cord/cordless shaver provides 60 minutes of running time and quick charge Label: Remington Manufacturer: Remington Model: MS3-2700 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Remington Release Date: 2003-09-02 Studio: Remington
Features
Cord/cordless shaver provides 60 minutes of running time and quick charge 3 super-flexing screens follow face and neck contours for a close shave 3-position titanium-coated trimmer works alone or with cutters Washable blades, easy-grip handle, and cleaning brush Includes travel pouch; 2-year warranty
Remington produced the world’s first electric shaver in 1937, and continues to be a leader in shaving technology. Ergonomically styled with a no-slip grip, the MicroScreen Ultra promises a superior shave even on tough spots, thanks to three independently flexing screens that hug face and neck contours. A three-position trimmer, coated with titanium for superior strength and cutting ability, pops up to work in tandem with the screens, or alone to quickly trim a beard or mustache. An added benefit of this razor is that it can be used either with the 5-foot stretch cord or without, and features quick charge. A one-hour quick charge provides 60 minutes of shaving time, while a five-minute charge is enough for one shave. This model features a green light that indicates the shaver is either charging or charged, and a red low-battery light. Cleaning the razor after each shave is simple. Just squeeze the two release buttons, pull off the head, and blow, brush, or rinse out any stubble. A cleaning brush is included, along with a zippered, padded carry pouch, protective head guard, and a removable cord that stretches to about five feet. The shaver automatically converts to other voltages worldwide, making it great for travel. Remington covers the shaver with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a two-year warranty against defects.--Ann Bieri
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Customer Rating: Summary: Exceptional Shaver Comment: This is simply a great shaver and has been perfectly reliable for the almost 5-years that I've owned it, requiring just normal, periodic maintenance. I've traveled all over the world with this thing and it's shaves great! No pinching or biting and the side trimmer is really handy. I clean it out whenever I recharge it (approx every 2 to 2-1/2 weeks) and change the foil and cutters once per year (Approx $14 on Amazon). Additionally, like all rechargeable products, you should NEVER recharge the battery until it's fully or almost fully discharged and since I've done this since I bought it almost 5-years ago, it continues its reliable service. I'd buy another for sure whenever this one eventually wears out completely. After all, nothing lasts forever. Customer Rating: Summary: Fast delivery - average product quality Comment: The shaver came within the time frame promised and it provides a close shave, but after using it for a few weeks now I've noticed the battery life is a lot worse than my last Remington MS3. This one only lasts about 1-1/2 shaves before needing a charge and my old would last a week or more! I'm not sure if it sat on the shelf too long before selling, the battery in the new shavers are weaker than the old, or perhaps infant mortality of the battery (i.e. bad batch of batteries?). Not very happy with this shaver... Customer Rating: Summary: Do not let someone get this for you Comment: Hello. I'm seventeen and reaching the age where I need a razor. I've tried disposable razors but don't like the itchiness left to the skin. I mentioned in passing to my parents that I would like an electric razor. I would be happy to find a good one if they would order it by the end of the week.
The next day, my mom told me not to worry; she had just ordered one.
[...]I look at it and immediately frown. I did a little research on my own and had never heard of Remington as a reputable razor. I heard of Norelco, Braun, and Panasonic and had been hoping for one of those. So I grudgingly take it, and try to shave. I have relatively smooth skin with small hair "patches". I tried shaving for 25 minutes to no avail. I now have very itchy skin and hair growing. I'm back to using disposables until I get a new razor. I can't return it because my mom threw out the receipt and packing stuff.
[...] Customer Rating: Summary: Terrible battery life - they wear out after a few months Comment: This is my 2nd Remington shaver. The first one I bought was battery only. Its batteries died relatively quickly. I took it apart and wired directly from the rectifier to the motor, but it runs very slowly when shaving, and hardly at all with the trimmer engaged.
So I bought the cord/cordless version thinking cord operation would be available when needed. Once I got it and read the manual, I noted that battery lifespan would be degraded if you operate corded. So I operated it on battery until fully discharged. Still, the batteries degraded rapidly - after a few months its less than a minute.
I suspect a corded only version would work fine.
One of the 2 razors had its trimmer pop upwards and outwards at an odd angle **the first day I had it** upon pressing of the activation button. It popped back in but periodically did that throughout its life. I developed the habit of putting my finger over the foil, sticking out over where the trimmer would be so it couldn't do this.
Oh, and the cap doesn't stay on at all, which allows the foil to get damaged. Hardly any razors I've had over my adult life have a decent cap that doesn't fall off if you put it pretty much anywhere it'll be touched by anything.
I do like the shave it gave and the trimmer works well enough.
I compare it to numerous Braun razors I've had over the years: batteries are fine (several years), but they don't tend to shave my particular face as well.
So: good shave, terrible battery life, mediocre quality.
=VK Customer Rating: Summary: every day for SEVEN years Comment: ed600 said "This shaver may last you a few months - a year, 2 to 3 years will be a stretch."
Well, I disagree.
I've been using nothing but my Remington ms3 2700 every day for SEVEN years. I clean the unit very quickly after every use and purchase replacement foils when necessary (about every 2 years). I just bought my second Remington ms3 2700 after an internal plastic part broke due to rigorous cleaning. This unit isn't perfect, but nothing is.
(And by "clean very quickly" I mean that I open the top and let the little hairs fall out.)
