The battery on this thing lasts for ages, aaaaaages., 23 Nov. 2009

== SUPERB BATTERY LIFE ==

The best feature is that it retains its charge. Even when unused for several weeks, the battery is just as 'strong'. i.e. it doesn't 'fade' or 'decay' - this is an annoying problem I have encountered with similar units.

[Nerd-speak: I think it's the "lithium-ion" technology that achieves this.] This feature justifies the price.

== PERFORMANCE ==

As you can see from the photo, it comes with a plethora of attachments. I actually really only use the smallest clipper attachment, to target very hard-to-reach areas. It's a great timesaver - I was getting so sick of using scissors to trim my nose hair, whilst being careful not to mutilate myself.

I use this Wahl device for shaving, in conjunction with a

for trimmer.

The shave is VERY...

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Wahl Li grooming station., 18 Oct. 2009

So this Wahl grooming station has a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, what's so good about that you ask, well this is a fairly new technology in shavers and in particular grooming kits. This battery will not lose it's charge whilst being stored unlike other batteries that lose their charge whilst in store, so no more picking up your trimmer after storing for a couple of weeks and finding out the battery is flat.

The other advantage is that Li batteries can be charged quickly and don't suffer memory effect like old style NiMh or NiCd. You must charge this grooming tool up for a full 24 hours before first use but after that this trimmer will charge from flat to full in just one hour, and will 'quick charge' in one minute, this 'quick charge' will give 5 minutes running time, which is very handy if your half way through styling/trimming. My only problem here is that when charging there in no charging LED either on the trimmer or the mains adaptor, I find this quite a big over...

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3 years and running.., 2 July 2015

"You purchased this item on 4 May 2012"I think that qualifies me to be able to write a review, I've owned it for a fair Wahl.We've shared many a moment together over the sink and in the shower over the past 3 years, we've had some close shaves but we've always pulled through. This puppy has never let me down, countless times I've needed a cheeky trim and this has never let me down.It came with many attachments, all of but 1 have survived over the years. It still seems as sharp as the day I bought it, although it's life seems to be coming to an end.. Sadly, 9854-802's battery is diminishing, it will soon be time for him to retire and be replaced with a younger model.You've served me well young padawan but your time is nearing an end.I would thoroughly recommend this trimmer to anyone who likes to stay groomed.

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