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Philips Sonicare Essence e5500 Power Toothbrush | 
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| Brand: Philips Sonicare
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $64.99
You Save: $35.00 (35%)
New (8) from $64.99
Rating:  138 reviews
Sales Rank: 217
Color: White
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 3.8 x 9.3
Warranty: 1
MPN: HX5752
Model: HX 5752/02
UPC: 075020803023
EAN: 0075020803023
ASIN: B000AMRIIK
Release Date: August 7, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Soft-grip handle holds charge for up to 2 weeks, ideal for travel" | | • | Rechargeable toothbrush cleans with ultra-high speed bristles | | • | 2-minute Smartimer and Quadpacer interval timer | | • | Removes 80% of coffee and tobacco stains in just 28 days | | • | Includes 2 contoured brush heads, charger base, and travel case |
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Product Description
Essence e5500 includes:* 1 Sonicare toothbrush with 2 contoured brush heads* 1 Charger base with easy-wrap cord* 2 Hygienic travel caps* 1 Travel case* 1 Brush head holder* 2 Year Warranty*
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| Customer Reviews: Read 133 more reviews...
 Planned Obsolescence September 27, 2008
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.
 Better than Oral B September 23, 2008
I was an Oral B user for over a decade until I had trouble finding replacement heads. I purchased another Oral B - this time the Cross Action (budget-friendly) but the unit burned out in less than 6 months. I was so annoyed that I thought I'd give the Sonicare line a shot and I'm very glad I did. This toothbrush gives a MUCH better cleaning and just feels better on the teeth and gums. I highly recommend.
Does the job September 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is our second Sonicare toothbrush. (The last one died after many years of use.) This version is pretty much the same, with the addition of a little beep/pause every 30 seconds to remind one to move on to another section of the mouth. For some reason, that makes the 2-minute brushing period seem to go faster. This is an effective and efficient product.
great toothbrush September 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my fifth Sonic toothbrush..I like it so much that when it is time to replace it I buy another one.
Sonicare September 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a replacement. I already wore out my first one, but I used it for years. This time I expect it to last longer, because I will use the pad of my finger to turn it off and on; not the tip of my fingernail!
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