Travel charging, and battery replacement I'm considering buying the Braun Pulsonic 9595.For travel, can one take along just a charging cord? Or is the cleaning station required for charging?Also, from the pictures it looks like the battery may be replaceable. Is this the case? This would be a great feature for such an expensive shaver. Travel charging, and battery replacement I'm considering buying the Braun Pulsonic 9595.For travel, can one take along just a charging cord? Or is the cleaning station required for... » Read More Travel charging, and battery replacement I'm considering buying the Braun Pulsonic 9595.For travel, can one take along just a charging cord? Or is the cleaning station required for charging?Also, from the pictures it looks like the battery may be replaceable. Is this the case? This would be a great feature for such an expensive shaver. « Show Less
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But, to your second question, the battery is not replaceable. There are sites on the internet where you can find out how to replace the battery though. My guess is that by the time the battery dies it will be time for a new model anyway. The battery should last at least 5 years I am being told.
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All right, thanks Toby. The fact you also indirectly recommended Williams electric shave lotion also tells me you probably don't work for Braun so you're impartial. It's a fortune for an electric razor, but I think I'll go for it..
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Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..
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I agree with Toby - once my face got "broken in" I find that it gives a great shave with no irratation. The cleanign fluid ended up lasting 45 days with daily use (cleaned with econ setting each time). Only once did it require a cleaning at the longest duration, and that was because I had taken it on a 5 day vacation without the cleaning base. For the record, I don't use any pre shave ltion like Toby. No need to. It shaves close and smooth withtout it for me.
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You won't be sorry !!!!!!!!!!! I love it and I've tried a lot of them and have alway's used A Norelco triple head shaver and this puts it to shame..Have a little Patience and go up and down slow...
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Just back from a 10 vacation and took just the razor. Never needed a charge at all. As for the blades discussion - the razor will tell you when you need to change them. They should last about 18 months. When I returned home I put the razor in the cleaning station and it asked for an intense (long) cleaning process.
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tobyi have an older braun and it takes forever to shave,,,,,does the vinration reature on the Pulsonic speed up this daily ritualThanksLM
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Let me tell you there is no Electric Razor on the market better than this one..I've tried all the new one's and Thank Amazon who took them all back. this is the best, the cleaning system and you get the closet shave ever on the neck and all over..I wash my face and let it dry then put williams electric Shave lotion on let it dry and you will gst a shave as close as a Blade or better after just one week or earlier
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Yes, you can just use the charging cord to charge it, no need to have the station.
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Thanks for your advice.Since raising this question, I've switched to a Braun 7 Series razor and put the question to them. I believe all the new top line shavers uselithium-ion batteries so that Braun's answer would apply equally to the Panasonic.Braun told me that it is fine to plug in after every use as long as you let the battery run down through normal use every six months.Hope this helps.
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Have had mine for almost a year so far and no problems other than the fact that the shaver only gives about 5 good shaves before it needs recharging...and yes, I follow proper charging instructions. Other than that, it's great both wet and dry.
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Has anyone been able to purchase a replacement battery for the 7140XL? I can't find one, and my shaver will only hold a charge for about 3 shaves now. I've had it for only a couple of years.
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The charger is a brick that you plug straight into the wall, not a cord or anything you could use while shaving if that's what you're asking. The shaver sits on top of the brick when you plug it in.
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It comes with a charging cord, but when you shave it is cordless. It is a very good shaver and the charge lasts a long time!Don
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Yes. The shaver can be operated either on battery alone and/or with the charging cord plugged in. As best I recall the box came with the shaver, charging cord, carrying case, and a cleaning brush. Hope that I could be of help.
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Hi Ben Swearson... sorry for the delay. I don't use this account much anymore. I am not aware of any battery replacement feature on the T215. In fact, I went and looked at both the T215 and T225 and could not find any way to pry apart the unit (other than brute force) and could see no recognizable means to open the inside/battery compartment of either unit. As of yet, I have never needed a new battery for any of the ones I have purchased. I admit that I typically charge it from my 'cigarette outlet/12v DC' outlet in my front seat and connect it directly to the device with a USB charging cord. I hope this helps. Hi Ben Swearson... sorry for the delay. I don't use this account much anymore. I am not aware of any battery replacement feature on the T215. In fact, I went and looked at both the T215 and T225 and could not find any way to pry apart the unit (other than brute force) and could see no recognizable means to open the inside/battery compartment of either unit. As of yet, I have never needed a new battery for any of the ones I have purchased. I admit that I typically charge it from my 'cigarette outlet/12v DC' outlet in my front seat and connect it directly to the device with a USB charging... » Read More Hi Ben Swearson... sorry for the delay. I don't use this account much anymore. I am not aware of any battery replacement feature on the T215. In fact, I went and looked at both the T215 and T225 and could not find any way to pry apart the unit (other than brute force) and could see no recognizable means to open the inside/battery compartment of either unit. As of yet, I have never needed a new battery for any of the ones I have purchased. I admit that I typically charge it from my 'cigarette outlet/12v DC' outlet in my front seat and connect it directly to the device with a USB charging cord. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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It looks like Amazon and Braun are using the terms interchangeably. The pictures clearly show what you'll be getting. I've replaced my shaver's head/foil/cassette twice now. It takes seconds to do and is well worth doing every 12-18 months or so, depending on usage. Other than the motor, the head is what makes the electric razor do its job, so replacing it periodically is like getting a new razor. And, the price for replacement heads (etc.) has come down while the price for razors has gone up. Well worth the price.
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Actually it can be used both cordless and corded, the latter when NOT charged. This was it's best feature; here's why: you wake, get ready and Bam!, your shaver dies halfway thru the shave: now what do you do, miss your appointments while it charges? No, with this shaver you can shave, albeit awkwardly w/ dead battery while plugged in. However, read my concerns about other issues with this model on the question: "Will this charge in Europe"
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Yes you can shave with the cord plugged in. I don't know if the battery can be replaced. The shaver has been well used for a few years and the battery is still good.
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I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it was time for a change. I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it... » Read More I think you can replace the battery if you're handy with a screwdriver. The instructions tell you how to remove the battery prior to disposing of the rest of the razor; you're supposed to recycle the Lithium Ion battery. Panasonic has an excellent parts supply network. The only electric razors I know of that have replaceable batteries are those that run on AA batteries, but the batteries don't last long IIRC. I've always charged the battery fully then shave 'till the "gas gauge" reads 10% then recharge fully. After 3-4 years my old Panny still held a charge OK when I decided it was time for a change. « Show Less
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Yes the shaver charges in the cleaning port when you need to do a maintenance type of cleaning. Not an everyday thing. But, the answer to the other question is No you do not need the cleaning port with you when you travel. It comes with a small charging stand that folds and uses the same cord that you use with cleaning port. This is a great razor. Bought this for my son andhe loves it.
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The last Norelco that I had was purchased about 9 years ago and the battery was still ok. I bought a new Norelco because the blades were too dull ( not getting a close enough shave) and the cost of new blades was more than buying the new razor. I never had to consider a battery change.
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No you don't have to use it to charge, nor do you have to use it to clean. It's like a garage and wash for your shaver. You place it in the bay, it charges, and when you decide to run the clean cycle you activate it. The system fills up with water, vibrates the shaver, drains , and then blows a fan until it is completely dry. There is a place where the cartridge goes underneath the bay, when the water drains it filters and cleans the water.
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I seriously doubt it. I just bought this model (MS2-390) but the previous Remington shavers I had that were very similar to this model would not work with the cord when the battery finally failed. It looks like the battery has to be functional for the shaver to work. In my experience, the shaver batteries last about two and a half years -- at that point you could send it out for a new battery but you may as well pitch it and buy a whole new shaver (good old "planned obsolescence").
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My last Braun I replaced the batteries. Yes they are part of the circuit board, but after replacement they it worked like new. Only problem with the old Braun is that the replacement blade heads were not worth a darn, so I bought this one. I would still be shaving with the old one if I could have found a good set of replacement blades. You can go to batteries plus or a like store and they will replace the batteries for you.