Factory Reconditioned Braun 7526 Syncro Smart Logic Shaver

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Product Features

• Braun Model 7526 Syncro Smart Logic Shaver
• Rechargeable shaver with Syncro System Smart Logic for maintaining battery performance
• 4-way pivoting head ensures closest shave
• Cordless or cord operation; batteries recharge fully in 1 hour for up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving
• This item does not come with the Syncro cleaning unit.

Product Description

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As the only electric shaver with a four-way moving head, Braun’s Syncro System is set apart from other models. Its head both pivots and oscillates to enlarge the foil holes by 60% more than on other Braun shavers, capturing more facial hairs in a single glide. Additionally, the Syncro Shaver’s three-stage shaving system provides a closer and cleaner shave--the first foil shaves stubble and shorter hairs, the integrated cutter lifts and trims close-lying or curled hairs, and then the second foil shaves them off. An extendable trimmer also pops up for shaving longer hair, such as mustaches or sideburns. For added comfort and to reduce nicks and cuts, the head adjusts to the contours of your face.

The Syncro System operates either via a cord or cordless for up to 50 minutes (or two to three weeks of daily shaves) following a 60-minute charge. Smart Logic technology ensures that the battery is always operating at its peak. Ideal for travel, this shaver adjusts to any international voltage standards and comes with a travel pouch and a cleaning brush. --Cristina Vaamonde

Editor's note: This is a reconditioned shaver. Reconditioned generally means that the shaver has been returned to the manufacturer from the retailer due to packaging damage. Each shaver undergoes extensive testing, cleaning, and repairs to bring it back to like-new condition. Includes a 2-year warranty against defects, excluding the foil and cutter block.

Product Details

Product Manual [1.19mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008DQJQ
• Item model number: 7526R
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (305 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,573 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

181 of 189 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shaver - but not EXACTLY as advertised., March 27, 2004

By	George W. Roden (Cassville, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This shaver works great! I previously owned a Braun 4000 series, and the first thing I noticed was how much faster the motor runs on this shaver. It's weight and profile fit my hand perfectly. The shave is close and smooth, and I'm finished faster than with my previous shaver.

Although reconditioned, it looks just like a new unit, except for the sticker that identifies it as factory serviced. It was completely clean and had no cosmetic flaws at all.

Although the unit is advertised as having the "Smart Logic" system for battery maintenance, the unit I received did not have this feature. Completely discharging the unit every six months and recharging it will recondition the battery. This is the same thing that the Smart Logic feature does automatically.

The shaver works so well that I didn't even consider returning it on this minor point, but buyers should be aware that they might not receive a model that includes the feature - I didn't.

Overall, I highly recommend this shaver.

162 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shaver, lowest price, fantastic customer service, November 27, 2003

By	Irwin Shapiro (Boca Raton, Florida United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I owned several Remington Microscreen 3000 shavers over a number of years with good results. Unfortunately these no longer are made in USA and their Chinese imports are inferior . . . so I decided to try this reconditioned top of the line Braun model and was very pleased with the results. The shaver cannot be told from brand new except for the removable "factory reconditioned" sticker. The price was a fraction of a new one. The Syncro model works fast, gives very close shaves and is easy to hold. The advantage of the 7526 over the 7505 (also available reconditioned) is the red warning light that tells when the battery is getting low and it's time to recharge. I understand that battery life is prolonged by letting the shaver cycle down instead of plugging in the charger cord every few days. I was surprised that I got 30 shaves before the light first came on, indicating 20 percent of battery life was left. There was no slowing of the shaver's speed at this point.For weekly cleaning I simply push two buttons and the head assembly lifts up but doesn't come off. Turn on the shaver upside down and the clippings vibrate neatly into the sink. Then snap the head back in place. As for not having the clean and charge stand (that doesn't come with the reconditioned models) I don't think this expensive to refill accessory really is necessary as I use a aerosol shaver cleaner/lubricant along with the supplied brush for thorough cleanings which are only occasionally needed -- and the 7526's red signal light tells me when to recharge instead of the charger stand doing this automatically.A few words about the seller. Not only was Amazon's price the lowest, but they offer a money back guarantee of satisfaction and free shipping for orders over $25. I was very pleased how well I was treated when the first shaver they sent was defective. Not only did Amazon send out a replacement immediately by second day air but they also provided in their e-mail acknowledgement a postage paid return label for me to print out and tape to the package. I'll never hesitate to do business with Amazon. Their handling of a problem was exceptional.In sum, good product and great seller.

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very close shave - very little $$$ - bad switch design, November 12, 2003

By	R. Spies (Sherwood, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought one of these reconditioned units about 4 months ago, replacing an aging Norelco. I've been very happy with it.

++ Noticeably closer shave than my Norelco Lift-and-Cut
++ Less likely to cut me too!
++ Very good price, compared to a new and complete system
++ Reconditioned unit looked brand-new and totally clean
++ Multi-voltage and frequency for international travel
-- Much more likely to scatter stubble onto the countertop
-- Not adept at shaving 2+ days of growth. When in this situation, I use my old Norelco to get the bulk, and then use the Braun to finish.
?? Uncertain of the durability or cost of the expendable parts

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UPDATE:
A couple months ago, the switch on my Braun shaver failed -- it was stuck in the ON position. I had to let it run until the battery was depleted. A bit of work with a web search engine showed my problem is not an isolated incident -- there is clearly a design or materials defect.

I emailed Braun, which is owned by Gillette, reporting the problem, my search findings, and asked them to either repair my shaver for free or to send me a reconditioned unit. Braun/Gillette declined, citing it was out of warranty. This is true -- it is out of warranty by one year (it carried a three year warranty) but I had expected they would stand behind their product. We exchanged a couple more emails but they would not budge.

Being very electro-mechanical, I decided to take it apart to see if I could repair it myself. This turned out to be an impossible task -- it's not repairable -- almost everything is glued-together.

After using a regular razor and shaving cream for a month, I decided to go back to my old, reliable, 12 year-old Norelco whose NiCads had worn-out. I bought replacement batteries at a local electronics supplier for $[...], easily opened-up the Norelco with four screws, and after five minutes with a soldering iron I was back in business.

Braun/Gillette's refusal to stand behind their product for a loyal customer (I also have three Braun electric toothbrushes in my house) has left me with a bad taste in my mouth. When my Norelco finally dies for good, I will NOT be buying a Braun!