Zune VS Creative Zen Vision:M: Has anyone tried using the Braun Series 7 shaver for shaving their head?
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Don't write off the Zune yet. I've had Zen Micro Photos and one terrible characteristic is that the screen is unreadable outdoors. I'm not sure if this is true of the ZVM but some sites I've seen suggest it is. Here are the areas where the Zune beats the Zen: - more scratch resistent and resilient (Zune has a rubberized coating which helps protect it from scratches and drops) - bigger screen - if you do use it for videos the Zune display is the biggest and best - RDS support - if you use the radio you may get station and track ID info - seemingly slightly better battery life, thinner, and lighter (although a bit longer). The Zune is a bit rough around the edges, but it will only get better with new firmware. Microsoft started the project in January, so its still early days. There may be some innovative applications yet of the wifi, and there are rumors of games to come - the Zune has a pretty powerful CPU and does come from the XBox division. Pre-Zune I would say the ZVM was definitely the device to get but the Zune is definitely a contender.
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Aloha from Kaua'i. Yes - I am pleased I got it as well. While the unit and blades rinse off well under a flow of warm water, I find it useful to be able to put the shaver in the unit each time I use it. I then select the clean and dry function. The shaver is fantastic: the best ever and I have been through almost all Brauns with mixed results!
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See my review; only substantial difference is that the 799cc is completely sealed from water, and can be used safely with shaving gel or foam, or used in the shower; otherwise the shavers are virtually identical. About the shower thing, which seems to be prominent in some of the Braun ads (notably for the CoolTec shavers), I'm trying to imagine using an electric shaver in a hot shower with a presumably fog-free mirror, or mirror-less, and trying to avoid dropping it when covered with water or soap. Different strokes I suppose, but I don't think I would find a great utility in shaving while showering as opposed to the 5 or 10 minutes I spend over the sink before showering.
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I had a Ipod and also an 80 zune, I enjoyed my zune until it broke and i couldnt get it fix. ipod was ok, but zune is alittle better. i wish my zune didnt freakin break.
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I have such a beard compounded with the fact that the hairs on my neck grow in several directions. The 1290 does a superb job for my face, far better than Brauns or Panasonics. The sideburn areas are a bit challenging for rotary shavers, but they are FAR superior shave on heavy, multidirectional neck hairs. There is no such thing as the perfect razor or a single best razor for every face....ignore anyone or any site that suggests otherwise.
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Hi. This is ia GREAT question, man. I've been shaving my head for years now (not even sure if I'm grey or still brown, lol), and have used electric shavers happily. The two brands I've used most successfully are Norelco (Phillips in Europe and Canada), and Braun. I prefer the Norelco, because just every once in a while, the Braun foil crimps and the blade irritates my skull, eh? But with the Norelco floating head system, never happens. And both shave me about equally close. Now, i've found that on my face, just by the way, they are equal, but the one place the Braun wins is on the neck. Never have found the best neck shave with the Norelco. But for me, that's not a big deal, compared to how close and comfortable (and fast, because those triple heads cover good ground) the Norelco does my head and face. Now to be clear, either the Norelco or Braun is GREAT for head shaving. I just give the norelco a slight, no pun intended, edge. Hope this helps.
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It's good, braun has the best epilators. The only thing is that in last products it has a razor and you could change it also put and take off accessories and in this model just de exfoliant stuff. For me I give it a 7. Good luck.
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I disagree about Creative Labs being "excellent player". I have had a CL Zen for a year now and I'm ready to replace it. The Zen locks up once a week. The controls seem to respond randomly when you press the main function key. I had a great offer for a Zune, but after reading all this crap (pro and con) I have decided to live with the Zen for another 6 months ...
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I agree. It's very noisy. Much more so than previous Panasonics and Braun.Also, for me it did not shave well, wet or dry. Another problem is that the shaver heads get HOT and uncomfortable, soon after you start shaving.
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I haven't used the Braun so I have no basis for comparison. I have used the Panasonic and it's a great razor for the price point. Sturdy construction, shaves well even in the shower and makes for a great travel razor.
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Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..
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DEFINITELY NOT! Some like it, but I personally prefer shaving with a razor 'cause it leaves the area nice & smooth, as opposed to this shaver which still leaves short short hair. Visually I was like "wow this really works" but when I ran my hand through I could still feel it prickly.. it felt like I'd shaved about one or two days before I actually had. Honestly my boyfriend just liked the razor better -- I know not all guys have the same likes blah blah but that's just to give you a male point of view, I guess. And I mean let's not even talk about shaving down under lol it's just not a comfortable size to use in between the legs. My friend, the one that recommended me this shaver, was like "ohh just use the pop up trimmer!" It was all fun & dandy.. until it pulled on a hair. Honest to God: the startle made me do that little jump (very dangerous with something like that down there) and my eyes even watered. That is something I never EVER want to experience again. Just like you, bikini area was basically the major reason why I wanted this shaver. It was seriously the first thing I shaved when the shaver arrived; unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed /: For the rest, though, like arms & legs, ughh it is SUCH a life saver & WAYY more comfortable than the razor (with the occasional pull, of course). I've also never been cut with this shaver sooo yipee! That's a BIG plus for me. I mean I've even shaved in the car on my way to somewhere. It's super awesome on that note though. Soo.. what I do is just keep the razor in the shower, strictly for bikini use, but that's it. The rest I shave with this shaver (: Hope this helped!
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Thanks so much for your post.Yes,it was helpful,thank you.I've heard other good things about Zune too,so I'm seriously considering buying one.
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Leah...three heads come with this electric. The "close" one is already mounted. There is closer one yet. I haven't tried it since the one mounted did well. I had given up on electrics a few years back. They seemed to cheapen many of them up (those at reasonable price points), and I got electric razor burn, big time...where people even commented! So, I went to shaving with razor blades, disposables, many different types on market, had my share of facial cuts, etc. Wanted to try something. This thing had some decent reviews on Amazon. I took a chance....it seems to be working. Dunno how it would handle others, or how it would be for various groups, but hey...for less than 50 bucks from Amazon, it might be worth a chance. Look at it this way maybe....it's about the cost of perhaps a week of lunches at a fast food place and some coffee breaks. Yeah, it's a gamble...but you may win. If you get it, charge the razor for length of time indicated in the instructions.
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It does not hurt me! I really like this shaver. Seems to be a great value for Braun quality. I have not used an electric in decades...so true...not as close as a blade. But close enough!
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I bought the cord-less one , I shaved a head and for about 10 yrs. and have been using blades and one day I figured try a NORLECO REFLEX , great shave and as close as a baby's ass , LOL , best think I ever did , beside getting my divorce , AL , LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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haven't done this yet. But I think so. Also the Braun doesn't take that long to charge, so shaving with it plugged in shouldn't be an issue.