ES8109 vs ES8243A: Anyone have suggestions?
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Hi, I am also trying to research Panasonic shavers as an Xmas gift for my husband. I haven't researched the 8109 but I did research the 8243. You probably already know this but there's 8243A & 8243K. A=black model K=blue & silver model You can't replace the batteries in the 8243 unit because it's built in (I had read someone's feed back on it so I called Panasonic to verify). To change the battery, you have to send it to their one and only certified technicians at Appliance Sales & Service in San Francisco. (415-362-7195). I called and it's approx. $50 for the battery & labor according to the person I talked to. I'm assuming that it doesn't include shipping costs. The batteries are also built in on the 8249, LA63S & LA93K and would have to be sent to San Francisco too, according to the panasonic person. According to the Panasonic person, 8243, 8249, LA63S & LA93K are all made in Japan. I couldn't pin her down if any of them were made in China. As far as she could tell they're made in Japan. She referenced the year 2008 and couldn't tell me anything about 2009. (I had thought that someone had said something about having one made in China but I'm researched out at this point so it could have been for another brand of shaver). The only difference I could find between 8243 and 8249 was that the 8249 has the vortex hydra clean system. I still haven't figured out yet whether the hydra system is a good thing or not. 8249S = silver 8249K = black This is unrelated but I thought I'd mention that the expensive ESLA63S & ESLA93K don't have a quick 5 minute charge. There must be something I'm missing because what happens if it dies during a shave. It doesn't make sense to me that something that expensive would have less features than the 8243 & 8249 models The ESLA63S & ESLA93K have 2 motors which does make it louder according to the panasonic person but is suppose to give a better and quicker shave.
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Yes. Panasonic's website lists this part number for the replacement adapter for the ES8103S.
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I was wondering the same thing. I am thinking about buying the the 1019 and now I came accross the VSX-9049 and right now the difference is only around $20 in Amazon.
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I also have the es8103 and the blades did fit correctly on the shaver. However, I did not feel the blades were any sharper/better then my 2.5yr old blades.
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Samsquared said it best you will probably need both, if not on this project another one. I have both and they both work great.
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I know this is much later than the original post, but in case anyone else is wondering the same I thought I'd answer it. I tried both, and ended up sticking with the ES8249S. However, there is not much of a difference at all. They have the same volume when shaving, they have the same comfort level, same close shave, the cleaner unit is the same, the display on the razor is the same.... The only difference is the 4th blade. I do think because of that the 8249S is just a bit quicker to shave my whole face, but it was not much of a difference at all. They were priced the same after Christmas due to steep Amazon price cuts and a 20 dollar rebate, so I got a great deal on the 8249S, otherwise I'd be perfectly fine with the ES8109S for a cheaper price.
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The one I bought from tisinc99 was. I actually sent a email to two vendors asking that question. Since they all use the same description that what I would do. One of the vendors was version one and tisinc99 was version two.
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The ES is over a year old and the UN55F7500 is much faster and better all around.You won't like the response time of the ES.
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I really didn't know so I looked here. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19371348.aspx There was one guy who used a E8400 with no problems on a 560. If you want to go that route. I would think that there really isn't too much difference between the e8400 vs the e8500 except speed 3.00 vs 3.16. I know Dell won't officially support it though, But I can't tell you it wont work. I know it works great in my Dell 360 with no issues and my dell 200 watt power supply. It's really your call, But I would try it.. E8500 looks cheaper to risk than an e8400 from the looks of prices on amazon. I really didn't know so I looked here. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19371348.aspx There was one guy who used a E8400 with no problems on a 560. If you want to go that route. I would think that there really isn't too much difference between the e8400 vs the e8500 except speed 3.00 vs 3.16. I know Dell won't officially support it though, But I can't tell you it wont work. I know it works great in my Dell 360 with no issues and my dell 200 watt power supply. It's really your call, But I would try it.. E8500 looks cheaper to risk than an e8400 from the looks... » Read More I really didn't know so I looked here. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19371348.aspx There was one guy who used a E8400 with no problems on a 560. If you want to go that route. I would think that there really isn't too much difference between the e8400 vs the e8500 except speed 3.00 vs 3.16. I know Dell won't officially support it though, But I can't tell you it wont work. I know it works great in my Dell 360 with no issues and my dell 200 watt power supply. It's really your call, But I would try it.. E8500 looks cheaper to risk than an e8400 from the looks of prices on amazon. « Show Less
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the only difference is that the ES8243A has an extra blade. I think having the extra blade helps get those hair growing in tight areas around your neck. instead having to shave it numerous times, you get to do it twice maybe three times max. its twenty dollars more expensive too so if your skin isn't as sensitive as mine and you want to save a few bucks but still have a good shaver then i guess you should get the ES8103S
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There is no performance advantage either way. But you should pick one and stick with it. I use 568B because, for some reason, it's easier for me to remember. Go figure...
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I don't know the technical aspects of the differences since I haven't tried both types with my computer. Sorry.
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From the comments I've seen, it looks like the Kenwood DNX891HD has gotten rave reviews and scant criticism. Its a completely different OS. The software was written by a different party than the DNN991HD. I haven't sprung for the 891 since I already have the 991. If the prices come down significantly, then I will probably make that swap.
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I also switched from a Braun 7 to the 8109s and later to the ES-LA63. Never looked back..
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Shad, since I have only used the 999 I really cannot compare it to the 899, but suspect some of the features I have found useful on the 999 most likely do not exist on the 899. There are some very good features driven by what I believe has to be complex software programing that I am sure do not exist on the 899.
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I bought the GEC8 live instead...very reliable with more functionality (midi, etc). Love it
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Very hard transition. Buy a v911! It is a VERY good intermediate between the S107 and the nano CP. You'll have plenty to learn in the v911, but the nano will still be a big jump up from the v911.