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Panasonic Vortex ES8077SThe ES8077S Vortex Linear Pivot Shaver with HydraClean System features an adjustable pivoting head for a more comfortable shave, and the...
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The ES8077S Vortex Linear Pivot Shaver with HydraClean System features an adjustable pivoting head for a more comfortable shave, and the pivoting head rocks up and down, and back and forth, to follow every contour of your face. You can even adjust the amount of pivot based on your preference with the Pivot Action Selector. This razor delivers maximum comfort and the support you need for a clean, close shave.
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Pros: None.
Cons: Pulls, chafes, cleaning stand inefficient, malfunctions. Overpriced.
The Bottom Line:
Better shavers are available for half the price.
My first Panasonic shaver, a two-head economy model, cost $40 and was pretty good. So when Panasonic came out with a three-head model for $80 I assumed it would be better -- and it was. I was very satisfied with that $80 shaver but I dropped it and it broke.
I would have bought another one but that model was discontinued and the one Panasonic was pushing at the time was the ES8077 "Vortex." The list price was $140 but I bought one from The Drugstore for $125, assuming again that it would be even better than the $80 model, which was a mistake!
The ES8077 turned out to be a complete disappointment. It pulled, it left long hairs behind and it left the areas around the chin and nose raw. The "self-cleaning" charging stand is an ineffectual gimmick that didn't clean the shaver half as well as a manual rinsing.
After about six months the "Vortex" started up by itself at around 3AM and wouldn't turn off. Apparently water got into the case and shorted the switch. I sent it in for warranty repair, which took three weeks. A few months later (last week) it did the same thing, so rather than prolong the aggravation I tossed it in the garbage and took a ride to the Target store.
Having learned the lesson that a shaver's price is not assurance of quality, I chose a $60 Braun which turned out to be a surprisingly good little machine.
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