Braun Series 5 590cc Great buy

Braun Series 5 590cc Great buy.
I needed to replace an aging Remington Microscreen 2, and I had been eyeing the Braun 5-series for some time, mainly due to the 'Power Comb' that's supposed to lift up and trim hairs that are lying flat. I have a few spots on my neck where my whiskers lay down, and with my last shaver, I had to use the pop-up trimmer to get them. Now that I own this shaver, I am pleased to report that said power comb works. It sometimes takes a few passes, but I no longer have to use the trimmer to get the really stubborn whiskers.

In addition, this shaver is much quieter and has gentler vibration than my last one, but still gets the job done easily. Finally, the 'clean and renew' system leaves the shaver feeling like new for the next shave, which is really nice.

The only negative, really, is the price. Over a hundred is a lot to pay for a shaver. Thankfully, this is a really good shaver. If it lasts, it'll be worth the money.

Braun Series 5 590cc Great So Far.
I recently purchased this on Amazon for a fraction of the price ($130 instead of $230) and I must say it has been worth every penny. I switched from Gillette Pro Fusion to the Braun 590cc and it has made a world of improvement. After the first use, my face felt soft and smooth instead of the sleek and smooth feeling I got from the Gillette. There was no skin irritation and the shave may be closer than the Gillette.

Pros:
-Quick and Easy (dry shave)
-Durable and Low Maintenance (18 months per blade change, self-cleaning, and solid/weighted feel)
-Very close shave (gets all those hard to reach hairs and more)
-Long battery life (great for camping)
-Sensitivity function is actually effective

Cons:
-Self-cleaning function is loud and could be problematic for light sleepers in a nearby room.
-Have to replace the self-cleaning trays every month if used daily (although that's still less than paying for new razor blades)

Other Thoughts:
-It is also simple to wash by hand (rinse, dry, disassemble, brush clean, reassemble) and the manual isn't worthless.
-If I wasn't a student and had more time and money, I would spring for a straight razor kit (professional) or a safety razor kit (enthusiast) for the best possible shave.