Philips Norelco arcitec 1060 Men's Shaving System

Product Features

• Flex and Pivot Action: Three independently flexing rotary heads with a 360 degree range of motion to shave perfectly close, even on the neck
• Triple Track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface for a faster and closer shave
• Dual stainless steel blade system gently lifts hair to cut it comfortably below skin level, for an ultra close shave
• Premium silver finish, battery capacity indicator, battery low indicator, full charge indicator
• Rinses clean in seconds

From the Editors

Offering a 360 degree swiveling shaving head and a state-of-the art sleek design, arcitec is the most advanced Philips Norelco shaver yet. Compared to other Philips Norelco shavers, arcitec offers new flex & pivot technology, a more aerodynamic design, and an advanced tube trimmer. The unique flex & pivot technology delivers an exceptionally close shave. Three individually flexing shaving heads are connected by a ball joint system making them swivel, rotate, and pivot with a full range of motion. is shaver is built with high density, lightweight materials. You know you are shaving with something extraordinary.
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Customer Response

Faster shave than my old Norelco
The shave seems faster than my old Norelco, could just be the new blades and not the "improved technology". I like the ability to clean with hot water ... I don't like the smaller beard trimmer .. it is awkward when trying to trim all sides of sideburns.

arcitec 1060
I have used Norelco shavers for years. This arcitec 1060 is undoubtedly the best I have been exposed to. Very close shave each time. Only negative is the he shaving heads must be washed after each use but that does not override the quality of the shaver. I recommend it to everyone.

Newer is not better
Well, I've owned this razor for over a year now and I think I'm going back to my old Norelco 9160XL (similar to the current 8200 series). What don't I like about the Arcitec model?

1) It's loud--loud enough for my wife to complain in the morning when she is still trying to sleep. It is much louder than my 9160 which is nearly silent.
2) I don't think this new HQ10 blade set cuts as well as the HQ9 set. I believe I get a closer cut from the old razor, and with less effort. I find it easier to shave my neck with the 9160, which is exactly what I had hoped the Arcitec would do better, but it doesn't.
3) I don't like the hair trimmer design. The design on the 9160 (and current 8200) is much better. It's much more convenient to use and it trims better.
4) It's nearly double the price of the 8200 series.

What do I like about the Arcitec?

1) I like the design of the handle much better. It's thinner, longer, and feels better in your hand.
2) I can get about 1 month of daily use out of a single charge.

If it was quieter and it cut better I'd highly recommend it; but it doesn't. If I had to purchase a new razor today I'd buy the 8240. By the way, I've been using Norelco razors for decades. I've not had any problem whatsoever with my razors since they moved away from NiCad batteries (at least 5 years ago). The old razors batteries used to die and they were not replaceable, so you'd have to throw the whole thing away. But this is now very much a thing of the past. I highly recommend the brand.

Works well
I have a 7 year old Norelco shaver and thought about buying this. I don't have anything to loose anyway because Norelco guarantees performance for up to 45 days. Well, I am on week 2 and found that I have no reason to do so.

Disappointing for the price
Let me start by saying this is a decent shaver - and that I am a fan of Norelco shavers. I've used Remmington and Braun, and I personally have found that Norelco's "life and cut" shavers are the best. They provide a good, close shave, and are pretty comfortable. That being said, I had one of the old 4000 models (couldn't tell you which one) for years, and it did pretty well. I upgraded to the 7140, and was VERY pleased with it. When the blades started to get dull, I thought - maybe just once I'll go for it and buy the top of the line. So, I went with the arcitec. It is disappointing for the price. It is fine - but I actually think the 7140 was more comfortable. At first, the arcitec seemed pretty good. However, I then realized it was probably just because it had new blades. I have now been using it for about 5 months - and I find it takes longer than it used to with my old 7140. This morning, I pulled out the 7140, and was amazed. Using it, even with the old blades, it took less time, and was more comfortable than the arcitec. I guess I've learned my lesson - price does not always matter. The arcitec is simplymore hi-fi - but I actually get a better, closer, faster, and more comfortable shave with the 7140. Both are easy to clean (7140 slightly easier because I don't have to pop open each head separately). Neither has a good sideburn trimmer, althought the 7140 is better (but I've never had an electric that does a good job on that - I just use a straight blade on that about once a week). The arcitec does hold a charge very well - one charge will last me nearly two weeks (I shave for a good 5-7 minutes because I have a tough beard).

Overall, again, just a pretty good shaver. Nothing wrong with it - but I would have been far better off just getting replacement heads for my 7140. (Incidentally, I know Norelco would have given me my money back within 60 days, and I really wish I would ahve done that - I guess I just wanted to give it even more time so see if my face adjusted - too late now - so I'll buy some replacement heads for my 7140 and just go back to that one).

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