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The Panasonic ES8243 (or Arc IV) is a top of the line cordless electric shaver which uses Panasonic's most advanced shaver technology. This is a wet or dry shaver, which allows it to be used in or out of the shower, with or without shaving foam. However, the most notable technology lies in the floating quadruple arc foil shaving head. These use super sharp 30 degree blades and feature an ultra thin three dimensional hole patterned stainless steel foil to ensure the closest shave possible. The pop-up trimmer allows trimming and contouring of beards, moustaches and side-burns. The rechargeable lithium battery fully charges in 1 hour to provide approximately 14 shaves. There is also a 5-minute quick charge for one shave if needed. The motor runs at 13,000 RPM, but increases to 17,000 RPM when you hold the ON/OFF button, which enters it into the turbo cleaning mode for easy cleaning, which is as simple as running under the tap. The LCD display indicates when it is time to clean or recharge your shaver. Included accessories are travel pouc and AC recharger. Available in blue (as the ES8243A) or in black (as the ES8243K).
MSRP $250.00
Release date January, 2008
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Features:
- Wet or dry shave
- Floating quadruple arc foil shaving head
- 30 degree shaving blades
- Ultra thin three dimensional hole pattern foil
- Pop-up trimmer
- Rechargeable lithium battery
- Five minute quick charge
- Turbo cleaning mode
- Available in blue or black
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Panasonic ES8243
• Panasonic ES8243A Arc IV Nano Men's Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaver, Blue
• ES8243A Men's Arc IV Shaver,
UPC: 037988566501
EAN: 037988566501
MPN: ES8243A
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MSRP $249.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- doesn't get hot after a few minutes of use
- pop-out trimmer
- very effective for an electric razor
Cons
- can never get as close as a razor
- requires replacement cleaning fluid cartridges - built in long-term cost
- expensive
Panasonic ES8243
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Braun 790cc
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April 25, 2009
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Pros
- Shaves very close and well; good also with longer stubbles; easy to clean
Cons
- pop up trimmer easily folds back when cutting upwards
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ES, 8243, ES8243