Shaving with blades and foam is a hassle, and in this era where a little stubble can be as much of a fashion statement as a sign of laziness, an electric shaver makes a lot of sense.
But paying over $100 for an electric also doesn't make much sense in an era where we can get three pretty good, multi-blade disposables for a buck. I therefore decided to give the reasonably-priced Remington F-710 Titanium Series Shaver a try.
As expected, the closeness of the shave is merely adequate when compared to blade-and-foam. On the flip side, and also as expected, the convenience factor is a huge step up from blade-and-foam. The cleaning system that allows you to run water through the heads while the motor is running is much more convenient than my previous electric that required periodic cleaning with a brush (and oiling).
And it WAS nice to have the pop up trimmer to do a little touch up around the ears and sideburns. Sadly, the edge trimming is now past tense since it was connected to the motor by a flimsy piece of plastic that broke off after using the shaver for about 6-months (and I probably only used the trimmer once a week during that time). The overall feel of the product seems sort of flimsy, and given its low price, I feel I got what I paid for. The shaver does have a 2-year warranty, and I assume I can get a replacement piece of junk, but at this price point, the hassle and expense of a return feels like more trouble than it's worth.