Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X

Reviewers and owners have mostly good feedback about the Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X. They say this is a striking-looking shaver, with its carbon-fiber exterior and three protruding, pivoting heads. Reports say the Norelco arcitec electric shaver is very comfortable to use and that the pivoting heads cover a lot of ground. Each of the heads pops open individually and can be run under the tap for easy cleaning, too. The Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X is the most basic shaver in the arcitec series, but experts say the difference between it and pricier models, such as the Norelco arcitec 1090X (*Est. $240), is in the realm of bells, whistles and styling rather than shaving performance. Hence, the 1050X is a better value if the quality of the shave is most important to you. If you're in the market for a less expensive rotary shaver, the Philips Norelco HS8420 Nivea for Men Razor (*Est. $75) could be worth a look.

Philips Norelco arcitec rotary shavers -- including the 1050X -- have attracted a fair amount of attention at shaving and gadget sites. The arcitec shaver is included in ConsumerReports.org's roundup of foil and rotary shavers. Though model numbers differ, Philips Norelco arcitec electric razors are also available in Britain, and several of those shavers have been reviewed by U.K. publications, including Which? and The Sunday Times. Philips Norelco arcitec razors also attract quite a few posts from owners at Amazon.com.