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Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D vs SensoTouch 2D Electric Shavers

January 13, 2013 By Russell C

Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D versus SensoTouch 2D Electric Shavers Reviewed by Russell C on Jan 13. Rating: 5.0 SensoTouch 3D Includes: 1250X, 1250X/40, 1250X/46, 1250X/47 (Cleaning), 1255X, 1260X, 1280X/42 (Cleaning), 1280X/47 (Cleaning), 1280XCC (Cleaning), 1280X (Cleaning), 1290X, 1290X/40 SensoTouch 2D Includes: 1150X, 1150X/46, 1150X/40, 1160X, 1160X/47, 1160XCC, 1165X/45, 1180X Important Note: Functionally speaking, all of… 

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Powered Razor Review – Gillette Fusion Power, Gillette Fusion Proglide Power, Schick Hydro 5 Power, & Gillette M3power

January 13, 2013 By Russell C

Don't buy the Gillette Fusion Power Razor!

Gillette Fusion Power, Gillette Fusion Proglide Power, Schick Hydro 5 Power, and Gillette M3power Reviewed by Russell C on Jan 13. Rating: 1.0 Don’t Buy For some inexplicable reason, traditional razors have started getting batteries and vibrators. Steer clear of these! If you look online for reviews, you will find 5 star ratings calling these… 

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Philips Norelco Cleaning System Review

January 13, 2013 By Russell C

Norelco Cleaning System

Philips Norelco Cleaning System Reviewed by Russell C on Jan 13. Rating: 1.0 Don’t Buy Pauper’s Dime rates the Philips Norelco Cleaning System included with many of the higher end electric shavers to be a “don’t buy.” These systems are unnecessary and costly to keep running. The razors are well enough designed that they don’t… 

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Do I Really Need a 240 Hz LED? What About 60 Hz or 120 Hz?

October 30, 2012 By Russell C

PN51E550 Image by Samsung

Why do I need to spend the extra money for a 240 Hz capable LED / LCD TV when I only have a 24, 30, or 60 Hz input? Most broadcast signals max out at 60 Hz, and most high definition Blu-Ray signals are transmitted at 24 frames per second.  So why would you want… 

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I believe that you don’t have to be wealthy to live like a wealthy person.  This might sound like the opening line of a credit card advertisement or a Crown Royal commercial, but it’s not.  I am merely making the argument that by using your money more intelligently, you can have nicer things and live … [Read More]

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