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Epicurus.com - Philips Sonicare Elite e7300 Power Toothbrush
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List Price: $119.99
Our Price: $112.00
Your Save: $ 7.99 ( 7% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Philips Sonicare
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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Philips Sonicare
EAN: 0075020800176
Feature: Sonicare brush cleans with next-generation sonic technology
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Philips Sonicare
Manufacturer: Philips Sonicare
Model: 7300
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Philips Sonicare
Release Date: 2003-03-19
Studio: Philips Sonicare
Warranty: 1
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Features
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Sonicare brush cleans with next-generation sonic technology
Powerfully yet gently cleans hard-to-reach areas
Elite Series handle with 1 brush head, charger base, and deluxe travel case
2-minute Smartimer and 30-second Quadpacer interval timer
Features dual speed control and deluxe recharge gauge
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Editorial Reviews:
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The patented sonic technology of the Sonicare Elite combined with the latest in brush head design creates dynamic cleaning action that removes plaque, reverses gingivitis and naturally whitens teeth. Its slim, angled neck, tapered brush head and contour-fit bristles provide and unparalleled level of comfortable cleaning, especially in those hard-to-reach places.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Bought Sonicare Elite e7300 Sept 2008
Comment: This is a GREAT product - we love the small brush head and it's light weight. Keeps the charge a long time too.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Does a great job
Comment: I replaced my old Sonicare with this one and i found this one to be much better. It is smaller, easier to handle, does not drip, easier to clean and does great job on cleaning the teeth and gums
Customer Rating:
Summary: Even Better!
Comment: I have been a Sonicare fan for many years. recently my old model died, refusing to take a charge after about 13 years. The new style, bent head and shaped brush, seems even better. Worth the update even if your old style is still working!
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Planned Obsolescence
Comment: Here are two things Phillips will not tell you about their Sonicare toothbrushes and heads.
1) The collar that holds the toothbrush to the handle will disintegrate in a couple of months. That's what prompted this review, because they would not replace mine after it fell apart two weeks after purchasing a replacement.
They manufacturer these things to disintegrate so you will continue to buy replacements - planned obsolescence. However, I suspect their China supplier is skimping on the plastic specifications and they fall apart in weeks instead of months. (Do you think China would really do that?)
2) UNPLUG your base until you need to charge the toothbrush. If you charge it up overnight, then unplug the base, the toothbrush will work for four brushings per day for about a month. Then, when it signals or stops, plug the base in to charge it.
This method will allow your toothbrush to work for five years or longer. If you keep the base plugged in all the time, these NiCad batteries develop memory and will stop functioning after 18 to 24 months.
A bonus, if you travel a lot as I do, you don't have to pack the charger. Just make sure it's topped off and you're good for a month's vacation.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Brush Your Teeth, It's the Law
Comment: I bought this specific model in Dec. 2005 and it's as good as (almost) new today. Prior to this Sonicare I had an earlier model which I used for about 4-5 years. With the risk of this reading like one of those fake 'I lost 500 pounds in 2 months' ads, the fact is that, prior to me starting to use Sonicare I was having some gum problems and I had cavities. I had no new cavities ever since and my dentist is no longer worried about my gums.
A necessary warning: it should be noted that Sonicare is not be good for everyone. My wife, for example, can't stand the vibrating brush while I love it and so do the kids.
I am not going to discuss the technology here - it's well explained in the product description section. What is worth noting is that, speaking for my self, my teeth have never been cleaner or healthier. I still do twice-per-year dentist cleaning sessions but I no longer have to subject myself to the dreadful 'deep cleaning'. I've used Sonicare brushes for, apparently, 7-8 years and I am likely to continue using it until something better becomes available but I doubt that 'something better' exists today.
On this particular model:
+ The 2 minute cycle is marked by 'tones' every 30 seconds so you know when to switch to the next 'quadrant'.
+ There is a button that switches from hi-vibe to lo-vibe. I always use it at max power but it's good to know that you have the option.
+ A row of little, green LED's tell you how charged the battery is.
- The body has rubber grips over its native plastic. After less than one year, the bottom began to disintegrate, possibly because of constant moisture in the charging base. 4 years later, only the bottom is affected but it's not a pretty site. I'd like it better with plastic all-over.
+ One full charge should keep you going for one week. After all these years of using it twice-daily, it still runs for one week after a full charge.
= You will need to replace the brush head every six months or so.
+ A carrying case is included. I found it very convenient.
+ My one call to customer service went very well, back in 2005. It was answered by someone speaking perfect American English who, patiently, helped me recognize the 'tones' the toothbrush was producing every 30 seconds - silly me, I was expecting to hear some 'beep' while the toothbrush signals the 30-second via a change in the vibration pitch.
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