 - Flex & 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 carbon fiber exterior, numeric shaving time display, battery capacity indicator, battery low indicator, full charge indicator
- Rinses clean in seconds
List Price: $239.99
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Product Description: Philips Norelco Arcitec Shaving System model 1090
With 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.
Arcitec's 'central drive' technology makes it possible to design an ultra slim ergonomic body that fits snugly in your hand -- making it more comfortable to hold and effortless to use. The central drive technology connects all rotary blades to the shaving motor using only one spindle (axle) for a more comfortable grip. Amazon.com Product Description: 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. The maneuverability allows arcitec to adjust to the contours of your face ensuring optimum skin contact and a closer shave -- even on the neck. The new arcitec Shaver is designed to push the boundaries of shaving and to conquer those hard to shave areas. The arcitec 1090 brings all of the best together with premium materials for the ultimate in luxury execution. The shaver's body is designed with fine brushed stainless steel, with a mirror coating of dark warm silver. The side panels are of genuine carbon fiber, as used by racing cars and the military for its lightweight strength. Additional features include: digital display readout of shaving time remaining, battery capacity indicator, and full charge indicator. Everything about this shaver is premium. Cutting edge innovation doesn't stop with the shaver. Now you can recharge your razor while you store it, with the Power Pod travel case that plugs into the wall and protects your investment. While at home, you can recharge your shaver in its sleek stand and show off this modern addition to your bathroom shelf. For those sideburns, goatees and moustaches, the new patented precision tube trimmer cuts hairs closer to the skin. This improved performance is due to the tube cutting system moving back and forth capturing every hair. All of these improvements and new introductions make it possible for you to conquer your neck to look and feel your best! Chart your course with the new Philips Norelco arcitec and be confident you're getting a perfectly close shave -- even on the neck.  | Flex and Pivot Technology: Three independently flexing heads in a shaving unit that swivels 360 degrees for a full range of motion. This ensures optimum skin contact in curved areas, to catch even the most problematic hairs on your neck for a perfectly close shave, even in the hard to shave places. |  | State-of-the-Art Design: arcitec's 'central drive' technology makes it possible to design an ultra slim ergonomic body that fits snugly in your hand -- making it more comfortable to hold and effortless to use. The central drive technology connects all rotary blades to the shaving motor using only one spindle (axle) for a more comfortable grip. |  | Triple Track Shaving Heads: with up to 50% more shaving surface for a faster, smoother, closer shave. The Philips arcitec has more blades than traditional single-track shaving heads for more chances to catch and cut hair on every stroke. So you don't have to go over the same area to get a really close shave. |  | Superior Lift & Cut®Technology: The dual stainless steel blade system gently lifts hair to cut it comfortably below skin level, for an ultra close shave. |  | Advanced Tube Trimmer: Extends out from the body of the shaver -- perfect for trimming your sideburns, goatee, moustache -- then slide it back into the shaver to keep that sleek clean look! The new patented precision tube trimming technology lets you cut off hairs closer to the skin. The outer tube has slots to catch hairs and the inner tube oscillates to cut these hairs. |  | Precision Cutting System: Ultra-thin heads have slots to catch longer hairs and holes to shave short stubble. The stainless steel shaving heads are made very thin so they lie closer than ever against your skin to reach every hair. |  | Washable: Simply rinses clean in seconds -- for the ultimate in convenience. | Other standard features include: - Multi-Purpose Display: Battery Full and Charging Indicators, Shaving Head Replacement and Cleaning Indicator
- Charging Stand
- Power Pod Charging Storage Case (ideal for travel)
- Fully charges in 1-hour for up to 65 minutes of shave time or 21 days of cord-free shaving
- 3-Minute Quick Charge
- Automatic Worldwide Voltage
- Electronic On/Off Switch
- Hair Collection Chamber
- Protective Razor Cap
- Cleaning Brush
- Every Philips Norelco shaver has a 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee and a Full Two-Year Warranty.
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Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-03
Prefer my SmartTouch 9190XL
Like another reviewer said, I really wanted to like this shaver. I used it for a couple of weeks and ended up going back to my Norelco 9190XL. I find the 9190XL gives me a smoother shave, a faster shave, has a much better trimmer, can be charged without a cradle, has a larger whisker reservoir, has better ergonomics, and has a better travel case. The Arcitec is definitely cuter, but unfortunately cute doesn't get you very far in shaving. Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-26
disapointed
i purchased this razor thinking it would shave better than my old norelco but i was disappointed. i got a better shave with my old norelco. i don't like this razor. Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-09
Nice, bugt not as advertised
This is a very nice razor (quiet and smooth) but it does not seem to work on the neck like the comercials would have you believe. I often have to use a regular razor on my neck from time to time.
That said, I do shave my head and it does a great job up there. Rating:
Date: 2008-05-27
New to me
After 75 years (Well I didn't really shave during the first 15 years of my life) I decided to switch from a blade razor to an electric razor. Therefore I can't really compare the Norelco to another electric razor. I did find that electric is much more convenient but doesn't give as close a shave as the blade razor. Rating: 
Date: 2008-05-24
The Rolls Royce of Shavers. Too bad it doesn't shave as well as the old ones..
I've been on a quest for a new electric razor since Christmas. I went astray and tried a Panasonic Foil type, and I won't make that mistake again. So now I knew it was Norelco or nothing. So which one? The top of the line 1090 was just too expensive for me to justify but then the price dropped and I got Amazon Prime all on the same day! Now it was doable and I'd get it the next day? Too much to take... I had to finally get it.
This razor is the undisputed champion of electric shavers. No shaver can come close to the looks, performance, and useability of this razor. All in all the best razor I've had. The new cleaning method alone is worth the price if you are a Norelco fan. It's so quick, and no removable combs and cutters to mix-up in the sink. Just flip 'em open and shoot a little hot water in there or run the whole head in hot soapy water. Done. Waaaay better system than any other Norelco shaver. It charges in only an hour and stays charged for a lot of shaves. 65 minutes worth. That's a lot of shaves.
The quality of the shave is on par with other high-end Norelco shavers I've had in the past (wishful thinking, see the update below). Especially with a little 'Lectric Shave splashed on ahead of time.
Lastly, let's talk about something that really doesn't matter. The looks. This thing is gorgeous. The pictures on this website don't do it justice. For one thing the materials it's made from are all top of the line. Carbon Fiber panels, and super rich "Black Chrome" accents on the front. Surround all that with a brushed stainless steel bezel and it's about the best looking shaver ever made. It's even got that nice "rubberized" back so it won't get scratched up in the drawer. Of course this thing is so good looking you might just be tempted to leave it out as an "art object" for all to see.
If you like nice things and can appreciate a top of the line gadget. Get this bad boy. It's a ton of fun to have and it's great shave. I just like looking at it...
UPDATE: Well it's been about a month with the new shaver and as much as I like how it looks, I have to send it back to Amazon. My SpeedXL shaves much faster and closer than this new bad boy Arcitec. I really wanted to love this razor, but in the end, I buy a razor to use, not to look at.
I don't know how people can say this thing shaves better than the old ones. It absolutely does not. It sure looks damn good though... Maybe Norelco can improve the heads on a future model and I'll give it another shot in a year or so.... For now? Stick with your old Norelcos. They do a better and faster job. |
