360 vs. the pulsonic: Which seems to be better, the braun 360 or the braun pulsonic?
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I have the Braun 360 and I am satisfied with it; it shaves close enough and is not too aggressive on the skin. (My Remington MS2-390 shaves closer in fewer passes, but one needs some soothing after-shave gel afterwards.) I do not think the Braun Pulsonic is worth the extra cost. I believe the vibrating head of the Pulsonic is mostly a marketing gimmick. Apparently Norelco (owned by Philips, Netherlands) thinks so too, because in December 2007 they initiated a lawsuit against Braun (owned by Procter and Gamble) in Federal Court (Southern District of NY) claiming false and misleading advertising in Braun's Pulsonic advertisements. See http://www.reuters.com/article/consumerproducts-SP/idUSN1744077120071218 and http://cpglitigation.blogspot.com/2007/12/philips-alleges-false-advertising-of.html It is interesting to note that Braun's immediate parent Gillette (Gillette in turn is owned by P&G), was successfully sued a few years ago by Schick in Connecticut for false and misleading advertising of its battery-powered hand razor. Caveat emptor!
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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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There is no performance advantage either way. But you should pick one and stick with it. I use 568B because, for some reason, it's easier for me to remember. Go figure...
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I switched to this from a Braun 5-Series. The Panasonic ES-LA63 is an absolute gem compared to the Braun. I NEVER had a shave with the Braun that didn't pull my hairs. Very painful. And if you haven't tried it yet, use the LA63 in the shower: Super close shaves, zero irritation! And your face will be as smooth as a baby's bottom.
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Very belated answer since this is now the end of 2013 and I am looking for a replacement for my broken Braun..they do not make, nor do they sell anymore in the U.S.
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Go with the Tassimo. I have been using the Braun Tassimo machine for about a year and absolutely love it. I upgraded to the Bosch machine this past weekend; Bosch made some fantastic improvements. Most of the Tassimo drinks are 8 oz. If you like a bold cup of coffee, Seattle's Best Breakfast Blend is very good (and relatively inexpensive) and the Starbucks Columbia is smooth and rich.
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Would recommend the Panasonic over the Braun due to better shaving experience. I found the Braun to perform poorly.
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Very happy with the Braun; I now have one for home and another for travel. Can't help with the Panasonic, as I've never tried it -- but I would recommend the Braun
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It is different from what i had originally but definitely genuine BRAUN. It works the same or maybe better as it could be an improvement of the original. What i received is made in Germany. Hope that helps.
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I don't know. Please go to the Braun web site. I think that is where I found answers before.
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I have had a Braun shaver since 1986 always liked it, close shave. I was in the retail business and one of our products was electric razors. I always told a customers if you are happy with your shave results don't change brands just upgrade existing. The ones that decided to purchase a Braun because of my reviews had 30 day money back guarantees. Why series 7 over #5 ? The reviews I read made me feel like the #7 had all the bells and whistles and the razor felt good in my hand. I have shaved pretty much every day for over 40 years , a medium heavy beard my wife had to tell to quit bragging about getting the best shave of my life with the series #7. Best features swivel head, great on the neck, cord can be taken on a trip without the cleaning unit. You can refill the cleaning canisters, it does well on a 3 day growth. Pricey yes, I am retired , If my son had a razor on his gift list this is the one I would buy. Sorry I couldn't make a big comparison.
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if your whole blade cartridge pops out when you press the top side,than I ordered the "Braun Series 7 Pulsonic 70S (9000 Series) Cassette Replacement" right here from Amazon! you can see it in my history! Thats the same thing you need as well! Enjoy it as a new blade cartridge is wonderful and will shave real close! No one had a better price than Amazon thats why I got it here! good luck
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You may try this link:Replacement Pulsonic Heads Fit for Braun Electric Toothbrush Vitality Precision Clean
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Actually, it looks to me like the 360 is not only the less expensive but the better, improved, and more compact model. The inflated price of the 350 is most likely attributable to its being out of production.
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Stas-I commented on these same quality issues of the Braun Shavers back in June 2010. I purchased a Panasonic and have continued to be very pleased with the shave and the cleaning feature. I had been a former loyal Braun user but that's history. I am now sold on Panasonic shavers. Remember that new and improved does not necessary mean better, sometimes its a marketing public relations stunt to grab the public's attention. For example, it could mean cheaper ingredients in the package or even a smaller quantity in the package. Manufactures sometimes will keep the package the same size but reduce the contents and mark it new and improved. Jim Kelly Stas-I commented on these same quality issues of the Braun Shavers back in June 2010. I purchased a Panasonic and have continued to be very pleased with the shave and the cleaning feature. I had been a former loyal Braun user but that's history. I am now sold on Panasonic shavers. Remember that new and improved does not necessary mean better, sometimes its a marketing public relations stunt to grab the public's attention. For example, it could mean cheaper ingredients in the package or even a smaller quantity in the package. Manufactures sometimes will keep the package the same size but... » Read More Stas-I commented on these same quality issues of the Braun Shavers back in June 2010. I purchased a Panasonic and have continued to be very pleased with the shave and the cleaning feature. I had been a former loyal Braun user but that's history. I am now sold on Panasonic shavers. Remember that new and improved does not necessary mean better, sometimes its a marketing public relations stunt to grab the public's attention. For example, it could mean cheaper ingredients in the package or even a smaller quantity in the package. Manufactures sometimes will keep the package the same size but reduce the contents and mark it new and improved. Jim Kelly « Show Less
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I have had consistently better luck with the Braun than the Panasonic. Braun gives a good clean shave and is very reasonably priced. If I have a complaint it would be that replacement parts are outrageously priced and it is better to just replace the entire unitwhich really is doable given the low price of the BrAun to begin with
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i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit,... » Read More i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. « Show Less