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1. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Shavers on the Cutting Edge Editors of Consumer Reports June 2008		In its latest comprehensive roundup, Consumer Reports asks a panel to try out eight foil and six rotary shavers for a week apiece, judging each for closeness and comfort of shave, ease of cleaning, features and noise level. Although the comments about each shaver aren't very detailed, a ratings chart tells how each model stacks up in tests.
2. Which.co.uk >> Details/Subscribe	Electric Shavers Editors of Which.co.uk Oct. 17, 2007		The British consumer magazine Which? asks a panel of 32 men to try out 15 rotary and foil electric shavers. All four of the "best buys" are rotary shavers; topping the list is the Remington R7 Diamond Series R720, which offers a "close and comfortable" shave. The three other shavers tested earn identical scores. While testing here is comparative and objective, only some of the shavers are available in North America, which makes this report ultimately less useful than the article in Consumer Reports.
3. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Electric Shavers: A Cut Below Editors of Consumer Reports Dec. 2006		Consumer Reports first tested electric shavers in 1936, the first year of its publication. The magazine still does a typically thorough job. In this roundup, editors enlisted the help of 14 men to test five foil and six rotary electric shavers for one week. Women also tested both the men's shavers and four women's shavers. The electric shavers were given ratings in each of the following four categories: shaving, features, cleaning and noise. Two Best Buy picks are offered. Editors posit that none of these models will convert a blade shaver, however.

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4. Times Online	Test Bench: Electric Shavers Alex Pell Jan. 20, 2008		Alex Pell appears to have tried all six of the electric shavers reviewed here, and he goes into depth about their pros and cons. His top choice is the Braun Pulsonic 9595, which he calls "the king of shavers, even if it's only a modest improvement over its predecessors," followed by the Norelco arcitec, which he calls "great for rotary lovers" despite some complaints about shaving angle. Models that he did not like are also included, which is helpful. Additionally, Pell discusses the differences between foil and rotary shavers, and pros and cons to each choice.
5. Amazon.com	Electric Shavers Contributors to Amazon.com As of May 2008		Amazon.com is a good place to visit once you've got your choices narrowed down to a few models. The electric shavers are not ranked, so it would be tough to get an idea of which shaver most owners prefer, but the comments and ratings are informative. Highly rated are the Philips Norelco 8140XL and Braun FreeControl 1775, along with the new Braun Pulsonic series. Amazon.com now helpfully provides the average star rating for a product, along with the number of reviews on which it's based, right on the main page.

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6. Choice.com.au >> Details/Subscribe	Men's Shavers Editors of Choice.com.au Nov. 2004		Choice magazine is the Australian equivalent of Consumer Reports. In its most recent shaver review (which is now four years old), ten models are rated. Though not all are available in the U.S., most have equivalents. Testing includes effectiveness on both one and two days' growth, along with ergonomics and ease of cleaning. Editors say foil shavers are better overall, including the Braun Activator 8585 and Panasonic ES4001. The only acceptable rotary model is the Philishave (Philips) Sensotec HQ8865 (in the U.S., the Sensotec series is called Spectra).
7. Consumer.org.nz >> Details/Subscribe	Electric Shavers Editors of Consumer.org.nz June 2004		Consumer magazine from New Zealand is similar to Consumer Reports. In this review (which is four years old), tests are performed on ten shavers by an independent laboratory in Europe. Ratings are based on four criteria including skin comfort and ease of use. Most of these models are not available in the U.S., however. The best rotary shaver is the Philips Quadra HQ7825, and the best foil shaver is the Braun FreeGlider 6680. We wish this report were more up to date, even though the testing criterion is good.
8. G4tv.com	Review: Mighty Microtrimmers Alex Albrecht Nov. 8, 2004		Alex Albrecht tests six electric shavers in three categories for G4TV, a technology-based TV/news station. Testing methods are not discussed, but he does provide general comments for all six models and selects his favorites in each category. The Braun Activator wins as Albrecht's favorite pick. According to Albrecht, "It feels great and shaves very close. This is the razor I want to keep." He also includes models that he did not like as well as the Braun Activator in the roundup. Unfortunately, this is another very outdated review.
9. Electric Shaver Page	Electric Shavers Moderated by Gary Flynn As of May 2008		Gary Flynn's constantly updated website has more anecdotal information and industry buzz on shavers than any other source. You'll want to look through all the links here before making a purchase, and it will take a while, since posts to the Tell Mr. Steel Beard forum are not searchable or organized into categories. In the latest mini-poll, the top three shavers are the Philips Smart Touch, the Braun 360° Complete and the Panasonic 8000 series, though so far very few people have participated.
10. Electric Razor Rap	Electric Razor Discussions Moderated by Jim Elliot As of May 2008		This enthusiast site has a good discussion forum maintained by site founder Jim Elliot. Though the site does not specifically recommend any razors aside from those in user reviews, there's a lot of helpful discussion here about favorite razors, plus tips and industry news. Buried in the forums are a number of "best shaver" posts, where Braun and Norelco models receive most of the attention. Many posters say that finding the best shaver is "trial and error" and that men should take advantage of money-back guarantees. Elliot says the low-end models in these lines perform as well as the more expensive shavers, but with fewer features.
11. Men's Fitness >> Details/Subscribe	Beard busters: the cutting edge in electric face-scraping Jason Harper Jan. 2005		This article is short and amusing, but writer Jason Harper did actually test these shavers and assign ratings. The Remington Titanium MicroFlex Ultra is rated the sharpest -- interesting since it's also the cheapest. The Panasonic Pro-Curve Pivot Action and Norelco Cool Skin are also good. According to Harper, the Braun Activator 8595 didn't cut evenly. We would love to see an update of this article.
12. Shavers.com	Shavers.com Blog Editors of Shavers.com As of May 2008		This long-winded blog section is part of a larger retail site, but there are some good comments here on new shavers, with praise for the rotary shaver line from Remington. Editors wonder if the performance of the Braun Pulsonic line will justify the high price.
13. Popular Mechanics >> Details/Subscribe	Braun Pulsonic Shaver: Messianic Grooming Moment? Erik Sofge June 2007		Reviewer Erik Sofge shaves with the Braun Pulsonic, concluding that the slightly improved efficiency from 10,000 vibrations per minute results in a smoother, less painful shave. He also predicts that all Braun shavers will include vibration in the future. A Sept. 2005 recommendation of the Norelco Smart Touch shaver by the editors of Popular Mechanics is also available online. While far from comprehensive, at least this single-product review involves hands-on testing.
14. Gizmodo	Norelco Cool Skin Electric Razor, Phallic but Effective Charlie White June 2007		This gadget review website features several hands-on reviews of men's electric shavers. Charlie White tries the Philips Norelco Moisturizing System Cool Skin 8020X and concludes that it's noisy but an excellent value, and works well even when used without the available Nivea lotion. In another review, he compares the Norelco arcitec 1090 with the previous SmartTouch 9190XL, concluding that this is the best-looking shaver ever, but offers no improvement in shaving over the SmartTouch. Another reviewer, Louis Ramirez, tries the Braun Pulsonic while shaving and commenting during a short video.
15. ShavingStuff.com	Electric Shaving Russell Neufeld As of Oct. 2007		The electric shaving section of Russell Neufeld's shaving site offers a blend of announcements and reviews of shaving products from other sources, as well as personal reviews of selected electric shavers. Included is a five-part review of the Philips Norelco Moisturizing Shaving System 8060X.

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16. YouTube.com	Braun Pulsonic 9595 Aufzynder Dec. 2006		A young man, speaking in German, compares the Braun Pulsonic 9595 and Philips 6890 in a series of three videos. The features of both electric shavers are demonstrated, and a noise level test with a sound meter is included. YouTube.com is becoming an interesting source for video reviews, and this one is useful if you speak German.
17. Electric Shaver Service	Frequently Asked Questions Editors of Electric Shaver Service As of May 2008		This site includes a brief FAQ section with tips on shaving and what kind of shaver to purchase. Recommendations unsurprisingly include the top models for each of the three brands sold on this site (Norelco, Braun and Remington). Testing methods or rationale for these recommendations are not offered, so this site is of less value as a review resource.
18. Esquire >> Details/Subscribe	The New (and Improved) Electric Shaver Rodney Cutler Jun. 18, 2007		This brief article recommends shavers in four categories, but each shaver gets only a short comment, with no evidence of testing or criteria for inclusion on this list. The Axis Air is the best designed. The Norelco arcitec is said to give the easiest shave. Sanyo's SV-RX10 charges fastest, and the Braun 360° Complete is the editors' pick.
19. Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness	Close Cuts Brandy Colbert Apr. 2006		This short article offers "our top picks" among electric shavers. However, there's no mention of testing, nor is there evidence that editors even examined these models in person. The brief comments sound like marketing copy. The Norelco SmartTouch is recommended for those with sensitive skin. The best dry shaver is the Remington Titanium, and the best wet shave is reportedly [F1] given by the Panasonic Vortex HydraClean ES8077S. The Braun CruZer3 has the best features for beard trimming.
20. Epinions	Electric Shavers -- Men's Contributors to Epinions As of May 2008		It's difficult to determine a clear "best" product from this site, but we find that people who take the time to describe their quest for the perfect electric shaver are very clear and methodical in their approach. High ratings go to a wide variety of models from Norelco, Remington, Panasonic and Braun. This site is difficult to browse, however, as it mixes men's, women's and discontinued models together in the search results.
21. About.com	Top 10 Electric Shavers Editors of About.com Not Dated		About.com lists shaver picks with no mention of testing or other evaluation. We can't tell if the ten shavers listed were even seen in person by whoever wrote this short article. The number-one pick, the discontinued Panasonic ES8092NC Wet/Dry Shaver, is chosen because it is "top-rated by reviewers." (Note that ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but is not affiliated editorially.)
22. Shavers.co.uk	Advice and Information Editors of Shavers.co.uk As of May 2008		This online site of Olympic Shaver Centre in England offers several buying guides, including guides for choosing a shaver and for maintenance, as well as for Braun, Philishave (Philips) and Panasonic shavers. There are customer reviews of individual models using a 10-star rating system (though most shavers listed receive 9 or 10 stars).
23. Shaverama	Buyers Guide Martin Roth As of May 2008		This men's grooming and electric-shaver website only features summaries of reviews and articles from other sources. The provided links serve as a good jumping-off point for other reviews.

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24. Reader's Digest >> Details/Subscribe	New Razors with an Edge Cynthia Dermody Aug. 15, 2006		This short article discusses the electric shaver industry and future trends. No specific electric shavers are reviewed or rated. We did learn here that 70 percent of American men and 90 percent of American women use a razor instead of an electric shaver.
25. ShaverSavers.co.uk	Choosing an Electric Shaver Editors of ShaverSavers.co.uk Not Dated		Editors discuss the four different technologies of electric shavers on the market and the benefits of each. The article lists the most popular models sold on the website, but doesn't offer any kind of testing or reviews for these models.
26. Men's Health >> Details/Subscribe	A Close Shave Editors of Men's Health Apr. 13, 2005		This how-to article includes tips for shaving, trimming sideburns and shaving your head. No specific models are reviewed or rated, but the tips are interesting.
27. Consumer Guide.com	Electric Shavers Contributors to ConsumerGuide.com As of May 2008		This massive list of shavers doesn't include any reviews or ratings, just provides links to places to purchase shavers.