Customer Reviews
Great Razor 
2008-10-05
I had a previous razor of the same make and model. I also have an expensive Norelco razor too but this Braun 7526 is a great product. It shaves close and also fast which my Norelco doesn't do well.
I recommend this.
Perfect product for simplifying my life 2008-09-11
Pro
I have owned this razor for 5 years with no problems or repairs (thank goodness because the word on the street is that Braun is a nightmare with their customer service and repairs). I never have to clean the razor unless on vacation. I don't get razor burn, unlike the "lift and Cut". Battery life has been great, after five years I can get four shaves out of one charge. Smooth skin after 9 to 15 min. of shaving (depending on how lazy I was between shaves) even with hair longer than 1/8 inch. It seems to work better when the wiskers are long. Side burn trimmer is a champ almost strong enough to mow the yard. The width of the trimmer is also great for a once over straight line side burn. The foil collects almost all whiskers so the late dash to work "shave and drive" is not a problem. The cost of the cartridge is very small compared to the feeling of a clean and smooth shave EVERY time.
Cons
I suggest buying an extra foil for stand by. When the foil wears out (for me, between 6-8 months) it will definitely let you know with red slashes down the neck and face. If you clean or charge your razor at night the super bright blinking blue light might wake you up (could be corrected by closing the door, I know).
Overview
I know that in this day in age, "you get what you pay for" and for that I can see the cost of this razor and cleaning fluid. I have used many other name brands and believe that this 7526 Braun should be considered the work horse of all time, Like the Ford F-250. I highly recommend this razor to every one that inquires about it and that is why I am writing this review.
Braun 7526 Syncro Shaver system with clean and charge storage stand 2008-08-31
This is my husband's second Braun Shaver.His first one he had for 10 years and dropped it.He loves it, and the advantage of self cleaning is great to him.He states that he will continue using the Braun 7526, until they are no longer made.
Braun 7526 Review 2008-08-31
Great product. Works well, ergonomically designed. Cleaning system more effective than manual cleaning. Highly recommend.
No problems here 2008-08-30
I purchased this for my husband after doing a lot of research online. I read reviews that mentioned the bases breaking. We've never had that problem and I purchased it well over 2 years ago. We've had no issues with the shaver system what so ever. I was a little skeptical and worried that I may have made a mistake when I bought it. However, it is like new still and no problems what so ever. We replace the cartridges when it says to replace them, clean the shaver regularly and it even sits on the counter where children might be tempted to drop it off the counter or push buttons. It still works like a champ and is safe enough to sit where little hands might have access. I am pleased with it and so is my clean shaven hubby.
lousy shave 
2008-05-05
Braun 7526 Syncro System self-cleaning electric shaver with Clean and Charge. 4-way moving head. 3-stage shaving system. New long hair trimmer. 3 LED for visual control of charging status. Central 'one-touch' switch with integrated lock. Cordless or cord operation. Environmentally friendly Ni-Hyd. batteries. 1 h recharge of batteries. 3 min. quick charge for one shave. Up to 50 minutes (2-3 weeks) of cordless shaving. Automatic worldwide voltage adjustment. Color: silver/black. Deluxe Pouch. The Braun Syncro System 7526 includes the Syncro shaver and the Clean & Charge SCC1, the center for automatic cleaning, charging and storage of your Syncro shaver delivering optimal shaving comfort and convenience. 2 year Braun warranty and 60 day money back guarantee.
A Goodman's Good Value deal!
a mediocre product 2008-04-30
I bought this unit about 3 years ago after finally deciding to make the jump to electric. For about 18 months, it performed great -- good, close shaves and no trouble out of the cleaning/recharging stand. Then the wheels started to come off the bus. The first part to fail was the mechanism that releases the foil screen. There are two plastic "buttons" on either side of the razor just below the screen, and pressing them will release the screen. One of the buttons broke. Not a huge deal in and of itself but certainly frustrating considering this was a $140 razor (at the time) and it was only 18 months old. The next thing I noticed was the razor was no longer being adequately cleaned in the stand. Even after running through two or three consecutive cycles, there was still a substantial amount of stubble around the blades. Last to go was the mechanism that holds the foil screen in place. One of the clips either broke or just wore out, resulting in one side of the foil not being secure. The result? The razor would end up pulling rather than cutting at least once per shave. After putting up with this for the better part of a year, I decided it was time for a replacement. I opted to go with the Panasonic Vortex HydraClean ES 8077S rather than another Braun. When the Braun worked, it worked great. I just didn't think the high price was justified by the lack of reliability I experienced; after all, the razor had something wrong with it for 18 of the 36 months I used it. I think I can find another brand that will hold up better than this one. We'll see if Panasonic is it.
Better than the Pulsonic! 2008-04-28
I just bought my 2nd Braun Syncro. I didn't need another one, as the one I've had for a couple of years still works great, but I wanted the clean & charge unit now, and the cost of the cleaner base was almost as much as a new Syncro w/base.
This is a bit long, but worth it, so please bear with me. I thought I might get a new shaver as this one i've had a while and wanted to try the newest technology. I wanted to try the Philips Arcitec(rotary), so I picked one up with a 30-day return policy. It was aweful... tore my neck to shreds and still didn't get as close as my Syncro foil. I couldn't go the 3 week break-in period that's recommended when changing from foil to rotary, etc, as my skin could not hack it(no pun intended), and I don't have very sensitive skin.. just average, I believe. Back to the store with it, and picked up the Braun Pulsonic, to continue my experiment.
Now... don't be fooled by all the fancy video ads and such that promotes the newest shaver. Firstly, the Pulsonic looks great, but it took many passes to catch what my Syncro caught on 1 pass. I now truly believe that this is due to the new foil design that comes with the pulsonic and other recent Braun models(my new Syncro came with this new foil, which has a flower-type pattern, instead of the circle pattern of holes in the older foil). Well, the Pulsonic does the job, and with very little irritation, but takes quite a bit longer than my old Syncro. In fact, after the 3 times I used the pulsonic, to the best of it's ability, I went over my face with the Syncro, and well, well... whats that sound? >> It's the Syncro taking off what the Pulsonic left behind.
Back to the store with the pulsonic, and I ordered another Syncro w/ charge & clean base, and couldn't be happier!
After a few shave experiments between the 2 Syncro's, the older circle-shaped holed foil of my older Syncro wins hands down for closeness and comfort. No need to put pressure on your face with the shaver, and comparable to closeness of a blade... no bull!!
So I've put the the older foil onto the new Syncro shaver, and I'm convinced this is the best shaver anywhere!
If you're a current Syncro owner, don't toss those old foils... they are worth their weight in gold in my opinion!
Hope this review helps someone searching for that holy grail of shaving! (like I was)
Great as far as Electrics! 
2008-04-26
This is a great electric razor and does the best job as far as electrics. The cleaning system is great. However, my handle latch broke on the system, but no big deal I suppose I just tape it down with some scotch tape (use a strip or two.) The cleaning refills you don't have to keep buying, you can actually just refill one with alcohol and keep using one. All that is in thoughs refills is alcohol and fragrance. You also don't have to have the cleaning system at all, you can just clean the old fashioned way w/ the brush and Remington Shaver Spray. All in all though, great razor.
Good electric shaver, BUT; charger/cleaner is JUNK!! 
2008-04-22
The shaver works fine, but; the charger/cleaner broke after 1 day use. My latch too would not latch!! I cound not reach Braun for a replacement sooooooooo I've been stuck with this piece of junk for well over a year. I use a piece of tape to hold it down, real swell!!!
