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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean rechargeable electric toothbrush, White Edition, HX9332
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Brand | PHILIPS |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Special Feature | USB Charging Travel Case, Whitening, 5 cleaning modes, Pre-set timers |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Item Firmness Description | Medium |
About this item
- The most loved rechargeable electric toothbrush brand by Americans and their dentists
- Whiter, healthier teeth for life. Whitens teeth in just one week.
- Removes up to 10x more plaque than a manual toothbrush
- 5 Brushing modes: Clean, White, Sensitive, Gum Care, Deep Clean
- Charging travel case connects to your laptop via USB or can be charged by wall outlet
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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean
Gently Cleans Teeth with Sonic Technology
Unlike a manual toothbrush, Philips Sonicare DiamondClean uses powerful Sonic technology to clean teeth with up to 31,000 brush strokes per minute. Sweeping motions drive fluid deep into the tight spaces between your teeth and along your gum line, resulting in a cleaner, healthier mouth.
Improves Oral Health
Achieve better results with Philips Sonicare DiamondClean: whiter teeth in just one week, improved gum health in 2 weeks, and 7x better plaque removal than a manual toothbrush. Proven to brighten your smile in just one week, DiamondClean will also gently remove stain build up from coffee, tea, red wine, cigarettes and tobacco.
The gentle brushing action of DiamondClean helps prevent gum recession and the diamond shaped, medium stiffness bristles effectively yet gently scrape plaque away to remove up to 7x more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
What's in the Box
One Philips Sonicare handle, two DiamondClean brushheads (standard+ compact), one charging glass, one charger base, one USB charging travel case, one USB cable, one USB wall plug.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean At-a-Glance
- DiamondClean provides Philips Sonicare's best whitening
- Five cleaning modes offer a custom cleaning experience
- Pre-set timers help you follow dental recommended brushing time and ensure thorough brushing throughout the mouth
- Sleek charging glass lets you charge your brush in style
- USB charging travel case makes it easy to take your Philips Sonicare anywhere
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Features
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Five Modes Offer a Custom Cleaning ExperiencePhilips Sonicare DiamondClean offers five unique cleaning modes. Choose from Clean, White, Polish, Gum Care, or Sensitive for a custom cleaning experience. An illuminated display indicates the selected mode and becomes invisible when power is off. Clean: Two-minute standard Clean mode for an exceptional everyday clean. White: 2 minutes of whitening mode to remove surface stains plus 30 seconds to brighten and polish front teeth. Polish: Brightens and polishes teeth for a luminous smile. Gum Care: Clean mode with an additional minute to gently stimulate and massage gums. Sensitive: Gentle teeth and gum cleaning. |
Smartimer and Quadpacer Simplify BrushingDiamondClean makes it easy to care for your teeth by using two timers to keep you on track. The Smartimer encourages you to brush for a full two minutes, the time recommended by dental professionals, while the Quadpacer beeps in 30-second intervals to make sure you thoroughly brush all four quadrants of your mouth. |
Charging Glass and USB Charging Travel CaseDiamondClean's unique charging glass features conduction technology as it charges the toothbrush while resting in the glass, which can also be used for mouth rinsing after removing it from the base. Featuring a rechargeable battery, DiamondClean lasts up to three weeks (or 42 uses) on a single charge. A battery indicator light on the toothbrush illuminates when power is running low. To recharge, simply place the toothbrush in the sleek charging glass. You can also charge DiamondClean directly in the USB charging travel case. This innovative travel case allows you to take your Philips Sonicare anywhere - just connect the case to your laptop via USB or plug it into a wall outlet for Philips Sonicare's best cleaning on the go. |
Philips Sonicare 2 Series plaque control | Philips Sonicare 3 Series gum health | Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ | Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum | Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, White | |
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Rechargeable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Smartimer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Quadpacer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Brushing modes | Clean | Clean (with 3 intensity settings) | Clean & White (with 3 intensity settings) | Clean, White, Deep Clean (with 3 intensity settings) | Clean, White, Polish, GumCare, Sensitive |
Included brush heads | 1 ProResults plaque control | 1 ProResults gum health | 1 DiamondClean | 1 InterCare & 1 AdaptiveClean | 2 DiamondClean |
Travel case | Travel Case | Travel Case | Deluxe Travel Case | USB charging travel case | |
Charging options | Travel charger | Travel charger | Travel charger | Travel charger | Travel charger |
Illuminated display | ✓ | ||||
Variations Available | Avalable in grey or white with sanitizer | Available colors: White, Black, Pink, Amethyst | |||
Product Description
Product Description
Everybody loves a healthy, bright smile. Featuring patented Sonic technology, 5 brushing modes and advanced brush head technology, Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Rechargeable toothbrush offers Philips Sonicare's best whitening system and superior plaque removal. Choose from Clean, White, Deep Clean, Gum Care or Sensitive modes for a custom cleaning experience. Proven to naturally whiten teeth in just one week, DiamondClean will also gently remove coffee, tea, tobacco and red wine stains.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 1.34 x 1.1 x 7.48 inches; 14.4 ounces
- Item model number : HX9332/05
- Batteries : 1 AA batteries required. (included)
- UPC : 636655969340 787734764032 075020020598
- Manufacturer : Norelco
- ASIN : B0052JN7XG
- Best Sellers Rank: #316,416 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #548 in Sonic Toothbrushes
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For traveling | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Value for money | — | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
For deep cleaning | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | — |
Longevity | — | 3.1 | 4.4 | — | 3.0 | 2.3 |
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
operation mode | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
number of settings | 5 | 3 | 5, 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
target audience | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults, Boys, Girls | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults |
handle material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
weight | 0.9 pounds | 377 grams | — | 590 grams | — | 3.19 pounds |
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Directions
1. Remove the toothbrush from its packaging. 2. Fully charge the toothbrush before first use. 3. Insert a brush head by aligning it with the metal shaft and pushing down until it clicks into place. 4. Wet the brush head and apply toothpaste. 5. Press the power button to turn on the toothbrush. 6. Choose your desired brushing mode by pressing the mode button. 7. Brush for the recommended 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to move to the next quadrant of your mouth. 8. After brushing, rinse the brush head and store the toothbrush in a dry place. 9. Recharge the toothbrush when the battery level is low.
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Customers like the quality and cleanliness of the toothbrush. For example, they say it's well made, and does a better job at cleaning the teeth. Customers are also impressed with the appearance and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value, charging, and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the toothbrush. They say it's a superior dental system that gets their teeth cleaner and whiter. They also say it is well made, well thought through, and the best electric brushes on the market. Customers also mention that the design was fully tested and that it is a great product for brushing your teeth.
"This is simply the best toothbrush on the market...." Read more
"...Less dorky. The charging glass has a pleasing, stout solidity to it, like a whiskey glass, and it's an ingenious solution to the daily grind of..." Read more
"...The toothbrush was great, until it broke down in early 2014...." Read more
"...In conclusion, in my opinion, this is the best toothbrush I've ever used. I wished I had it when I was younger and maybe things would be different...." Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the toothbrush. They say it's easy to operate and does a better job at cleaning the teeth. Some say that their teeth have never felt as clean as they do now from the brush. They also say that the feeling of freshness and cleanliness lasted throughout the day, even after eating. Customers also mention that the brush is more streamlined and minimalist than their previous one.
"...my teeth visibly white (they used to be quite yellow), they feel incredibly clean and fresh after brushing with the Sonicare Diamondclean, which no..." Read more
"...Still very happy with the Sonicare DiamondClean. It is easy to use, clean, and you don't have to worry about getting it moderately wet...." Read more
"...There are multiple settings that change the length of brushing and based on the sound of the toothbrush, the frequency in which it moves...." Read more
"...I actually look forward to brushing my mouth. My mouth feels so clean, soothed and refreshed that I find myself brushing after I eat to maintain..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the toothbrush. They mention that it is lightweight, sleek, and modern. They also appreciate the elegant handle and the glass charger. Customers say that their gums are looking great and they are looking forward to many years of satisfaction.
"...I prefer the charging stand because it is more compact and clean looking and keeps the tooth brush standing up straight, matching my other dental..." Read more
"...So, this is a very gorgeous and somewhat unusual toothbrush, and it has won at least two separate design awards...." Read more
"...My gums are looking great and I'm looking forward to many years of satisfaction from my DiamondCare brush.****..." Read more
"...This is, without question, the most modern and elegantly designed electric toothbrush on the market today, and I can only compare holding it to the..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the toothbrush. They say it's simple to select the mode they want, and the power button makes changing modes easy. They also appreciate the different settings and programs it offers, and mention that the gentle-on feature helps new Sonicare users adjust. They like the extra setting that gives them more options. Overall, customers are happy with the convenience and ease of operation of the product.
"...One of the special features this brush offers is the gentle-on feature, which, for new Sonicare users, starts the brush on first use on a low-power..." Read more
"...modes. A nice touch is the default initial setting that, over the course of the first 14 operations, slowly ramps up the power to acclimate those..." Read more
"...This is NOT an issue if you read the manual and it's very simple to select the mode you want.********************************************..." Read more
"...- single button control for power and functions; makes quick on/off difficult as it will cycle through the settings rather than power off - not the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the toothbrush. Some mention that the clean setting does its job remarkably well, providing exceptional performance over manual toothbrushes. They also find it works wonderfully on the outer side of their teeth. However, some customers say that the toothbrush no longer functions at an acceptable level and that it stops working.
"...of any other manual or electric toothbrush, it is probably the most high-tech device that a person can stick into their face, and it even changed..." Read more
"...Operation is quite similar to all the previous Philips models, with available "cleaning," "gum health," "whitening," etc. modes...." Read more
"...two years of use, the power button on the handle had become so unresponsive to operate, that it required a very forceful two-thumb push to turn on..." Read more
"...UPDATE -- 2 YEARS after purchase ****Toothbrush is still working well...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the toothbrush. Some say it's well worth the money, while others say it is pricey.
"...But is it worth the premium price being charged for it?THE ANSWER IS YES, IF......" Read more
"...Minuses- Pricey (buy it when it goes on sale, or find a Philips coupon)-..." Read more
"...I personally think the price is worth it and HIGHLY recommend you consider this." Read more
"...place due to medical bills, and lets be honest, the Sonicare Toothbrushes are not cheap...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the charging of the toothbrush. Some find the built-in charger option terrific and convenient, while others say that it wouldn't charge or stopped working. The charging system is lacking and the charger base stopped working after 8 months of use.
"...This charging travel case is powered by USB and has a mini-USB port on the end so you can plug it in to charge from a USB port on your laptop or by..." Read more
"...I tried the travel charger and different outlets and still, it would not charge...." Read more
"...+ Travel case has built-in USB port so charging can occur while brush is sitting inside travel case+ Ceramic-like finish to brush handle..." Read more
"...came back from my first tenting trip of the season and the charging case was fantastic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the toothbrush. Some mention that it lasts a long time, while others say that it didn't last more than 3-4 days. They also mention that the battery capacity will decrease over time.
"...Maintains a charge for at least three weeks.*** UPDATE -- 2 YEARS after purchase ****Toothbrush is still working well...." Read more
"...Got to a point where the battery wouldn't keep a charge. So I started looking...." Read more
"...The battery holds a great charge and is not an issue. The function when it works is excellent! The accessories are great!..." Read more
"...The battery lasts so long that I've taken two-week trips abroad and not once found the need to plug the carrying case in to charge the..." Read more
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When the product arrived, I immediately opened it to find a very attractive toothbrush and many accessories. This is literally a high-tech swiss army knife for your teeth. The handle of the brush itself is made of a faux-ceramic material that feels great in the hand, and even though it doesn't have the ridges or rubber grip of other Sonicare brushes, it will never slip or slide out of your hand. The DiamondClean brush heads are also very nice and professional looking. The brush handle is ceramic white on the body and chrome on the bottom, where it touches the inductive charger. There is one power/mode button on the handle that cycles through the various modes (of which there are five), and each mode has an illuminated display that lights up a soft white color when that mode is selected and active. There is also a battery/charge indicator on the front near the bottom that lets you know when you're running low on battery, when the brush is in use, and when it's charging. One note: the bottom of the handle, where it stands on the charger, doesn't have the hole that the little nub of the charger fits into to keep it stable. It is kind of concave and stands on the included chargers, which surround the bottom portion of the handle, preventing it from falling over.
The DiamondClean includes two brush heads in the package, one standard size and one compact. I have yet to use the compact one but it looks like it would be just as effective as the standard size, but a bit smaller. Changing from using (rarely) a manual toothbrush to the HealthyWhite was a huge difference, and from the HW to the DiamondClean brush heads made a huge difference. You can feel it immediately. The bristles on the outer edges of the brushing surface of the DiamondClean head are white and blue (blue being the indicator bristles that tell you that you should replace the head when they fade to white) and are arranged in sort of a concave almond shape around the center bristles. The center bristles are the special part of this brush head. They are the green ones in the middle, which appear to be both thinner and more fine than the outside white/blue bristles and are also more densely packed. This is where the real cleaning action happens. These bristles are arranged in a semi-geometrical orientation that really scrubs and cleans your teeth. Also of note, these brush heads can fit on the HealthyWhite and most likely some other Sonicare brush handles, but not the Essence.
The brush comes with several different charging options, and this is where the techies should pay attention. For regular use in your home bathroom, there is a charging plate that plugs into your wall with the standard 2-prong power socket, and you can put the included clear plastic charging stand on the plate which is a good looking charging option, and is what I use. The other home charging option is to use the included charging glass, which also fits on top of the charging plate (you can put either the charging stand or the glass onto the charging plate), and allows you to sit your toothbrush in a glass as many people do, and charge it at the same time. I prefer the charging stand because it is more compact and clean looking and keeps the tooth brush standing up straight, matching my other dental tools, instead of leaning against the large glass.
The final charging option is also one of the coolest accessories that comes with the brush, and that is the charging travel case. This case is made of a white cloth/synthetic weave on the outside and some sort of green plastic on the inside. There is room for two extra brush heads that fit snugly into their designated areas and space for the toothbrush handle next to that. This case also uses the inductive charging method, so all you have to do is place the handle into the form-fitting slot for it and it will charge when you plug it in, and plugging it in is the fun part. This charging travel case is powered by USB and has a mini-USB port on the end so you can plug it in to charge from a USB port on your laptop or by using the included USB power adapter and cable. Very cool!
One of the special features this brush offers is the gentle-on feature, which, for new Sonicare users, starts the brush on first use on a low-power mode, gently increasing the power over the next 14 uses to gradually and gently acclimate the user's mouth to the sensation of using a Sonicare. I guess this is here because some people feel that the toothbrush is too strong when they use it the first time and the sensation is somewhat ticklish, but I didn't require that. If you've previously used a Sonicare toothbrush or don't mind the new super-clean sensation, you can disable this feature like I did by placing the handle of the brush into whichever charging source you choose to use, and pressing and holding the power/mode button down for a few seconds until it beeps. This means that now, whenever you use the brush even if it is the first time, it will always operate at full 100% power. You can turn the gentle-on mode again by repeating the steps: placing the handle on the charger and holding the button for another few seconds until it beeps twice. Another feature is the quadpacer, which tells you how long to brush each quadrant of your teeth. It is recommended that you brush for a full two minutes, so the quadpacer splits that up into 30 seconds of brushing for each quadrant. When you turn it on, after 30 seconds the toothbrush will beep and pause for a second, which indicates that you should move on to the next part of your mouth. Most of the modes work this way, The way I do it is I brush the outside-upper teeth first, then the inside-upper, then outside lower followed by inside lower. However, since my teeth were very badly stained, I use three different modes/cycles every time I brush my teeth. I start out with the standard power Clean mode that goes for two minutes in 4 intervals, then move on to White mode, which is higher powered than Clean mode, which goes on for two minutes in 4 intervals plus another 30 seconds of an even higher powered brushing in 2 intervals for your "glamour" teeth, or front teeth, top and bottom, followed by the Polish mode, which is the strongest and highest-powered mode the toothbrush offers, giving you 30 seconds each for your top front teeth and lower front teeth. I'm sure some of it is redundant but I still like to use all three modes one after the other to feel cleaner. There are also two additional modes that the toothbrush offers. After Polish is Gum Care, which massages your gums and stimulates the blood flow there and helps to reverse and prevent gingivitis, and after Gum Care, the final mode is Sensitive, which speaks for itself. It is a lower-power mode that you should use if your teeth or gums are sensitive and you feel discomfort using the other more powerful modes. Now if Sensitive mode is any worse than the other modes in terms of cleaning power, it doesn't show or the difference is absolutely minimal. It still cleans and whitens just as well as the other modes, but does so without being uncomfortable.
Now as I mentioned above, I had a serious problem when it came to brushing regularly, but in the month since I've had the DiamondClean, I brush three times a day, every single day, without fail. I don't know if other people who had brushing problems have experienced the same thing, but this has made a huge difference for me. Not only are my teeth visibly white (they used to be quite yellow), they feel incredibly clean and fresh after brushing with the Sonicare Diamondclean, which no manual toothbrush can ever replicate. Just for the record, I also use the Sonciare Airfloss since I got this, which is a great device to use before brushing your teeth.
Update: I have been using this brush for just over a month and my teeth are more than 5 shades whiter. I have actually gotten compliments and am greeted with surprise every time I smile because my teeth were noticeably yellow before and you could see that a mile away. Now my pearly whites are really pearly white and people are astounded and don't believe that a toothbrush could make such a huge difference. I mean the difference is literally night and day. I'm hooked to my Sonicare DiamondClean now. If your teeth need to be whitened, this is the way to go. Just in case anybody was wondering, I use Crest 3d White Vivid Anticavity Teeth Whitening Radiant Mint Toothpaste 5.8oz, Twin Pack 11.6 Oz Total with this brush and rinse out with Crest 3d White Arctic Fresh Rinse 32 Fl Oz mouthwash after brushing.
The toothbrush itself is gorgeous. It stands apart from all Philip's previous designs (and yes, I've used virtually every one of them over the years) due to its "high-tech" visual appearance. Gone, for example, are the yucky gaps on the front control panel that, over time, collect toothpaste, water buildup, and so on, and become impossible to clean and unpleasant to look at. This new model has more of a uni-body shell that contains a gap only around the power button itself. The texture of the white finish (you can also purchase the toothbrush in all black, by the way) feels somewhat like unglazed ceramic: it not only looks wonderful, but it feels great in the hand.
Operation is quite similar to all the previous Philips models, with available "cleaning," "gum health," "whitening," etc. modes. A nice touch is the default initial setting that, over the course of the first 14 operations, slowly ramps up the power to acclimate those who have never used this type of brush in developing a comfort with the high frequency vibration feeling (this ramp-up in vibration power can be disabled, as well; check the manual for the two-step process to do so). A stronger, sequenced vibration while brushing alerts you to switch to the next quarter of your mouth so that you will get equal coverage for all teeth during each brushing session. The battery is listed as a three week duration, assuming normal use. My previous Sonicare brushes generally lasted this same length, and this model has proved.
The device comes with a number of very snazzy accessories. First, a wide-mouthed, heavy glass cup (yes, it is actually made of glass, not plastic) sits on top of the charging base. You simply place your toothbrush into the glass for charging. When not charging, the glass cup can sit on the counter and continue to serve as a decorative toothbrush holder. (The charger, by the way, is universal voltage, so it can be used in Europe, as well as North America.) This is one of the most obvious fancy item on the accessories list, but it does not stop there.
There is also an acrylic stand which can also be placed on top of the charger, in case you prefer not to use the glass cup. And the supplied case is much more exotic than we've seen before with other electric toothbrushes. On the end of the case is a USB port, and inside, a induction charging panel. Yes, you guessed it: during travel, you can place the toothbrush into the case, close the case, and then plug it into an USB port, and the toothbrush will charge while sitting in the case! Nice touch. And, a supplied USB adapter that plugs into the AC socket (the adapter is also universal voltage, so it works both in North America and Europe, and is much smaller and lighter than the main charger) can also be used to charge the toothbrush while it is in the case (and the USB adapter is supplied, along with a USB cable, in addition to a normal a/c charger. Finally, two different types of heads are provided to get you started (each head lasts approximately six months).
So, this is a very gorgeous and somewhat unusual toothbrush, and it has won at least two separate design awards. Once you look it over in person, you'll see why. I've used both the Braun and Philips types for years, but I have to say this Philips model is the best one I've used yet. Get it when there is a coupon or sale available, and that will help with the price. Five stars.
Pluses:
+ Beautiful design
+ Gapless brush head design (except for power button) greatly reduces chances for build-up over time
+ USB and a/c charging (convertors and cables are provided for each)
+ a/c charging is universal voltage (110-240V), so you can use it in Europe
+ USB charging can be accomplished either by using supplied plug-in USB a/c convertor or by plugging USB cable into a computer's USB port
+ Travel case has built-in USB port so charging can occur while brush is sitting inside travel case
+ Ceramic-like finish to brush handle
+ Power button has a deeply curved design that is easy to use (no fumbling with finding and properly pressing a button to get the brush to turn off)
+ Three-week use period before charging is needed
+ Lovely glass cup holder adds a touch of class (and functionality) to a mundane device
+ Secondary acrylic stand if the cup is being washed (it is top dishwater safe), or is not your "cup of tea"
+ Available in white and black
+ Light appears when charging necessary
+ Options backlighting done via LED, making display very bright, but also using less electricity
+ Gorgeous travel case that doubles as an in-case charger when connected to the USB cable
+ Handles a wide range of Philips brush heads, including the diamond clean, sensitive, deep clean, and other models
+ Long two-year warranty, and if you register the toothbrush online, the warranty is extended to two and one-half years (!)
Minuses
- Pricey (buy it when it goes on sale, or find a Philips coupon)
- Handle is ALMOST totally gapless: a gap appears around the power button (but all the other troublesome gaps from previous models are now gone)
- Some body squeaking at certain angles and pressures (caused by the high frequency vibration that these devices use, but this could be improved)
- Battery level light appears only when you need to recharge, so you can't tell how soon that time will be coming up (i.e., no three-light power level indicator)
- Travel case, while lovely, doesn't appear that it will stand up well to cleaning, due to its heavily textured outer case (but will only know this over time)
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If you register the device online, Philips will supply you with an extra six months of warranty, adding up to two and a half years. Not bad!
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