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Sonicare Extreme E3000 Power Sonic Toothbrush | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sonicare
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $58.88
Buy New: $21.90
You Save: $36.98 (63%)
New (4)
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 58131
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
MPN: HX3351/02
UPC: 075020803337
EAN: 0075020803337
ASIN: B000HHANVW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes two AA batteries, battery life approximately 6 weeks | | • | Smartimer two minute timer helps ensure dental professional recommended brushing time | | • | Contoured angeled brush head with extra soft bristles | | • | Safe for use with braces and brackets |
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Product Description
Slimmer handle / Angle brush head / Battery opperated / Two minute Smartimer / Proven to deliver increased brushing compliance / OK for braces
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| Customer Reviews:
 Battery compartment leaks October 29, 2008
Rohit N. Kundaji
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Do not buy this product based on the reviews of people who have owned this less than a few weeks. After a few weeks, water begins to seep in to the battery compartment during normal usage, which will corrode your batteries, cause them to leak and in turn corrode the battery contacts as well.
I suspect that the poorly designed seal ring is simply planned obsolescence.
 The best brush once you replace its stupid ring March 30, 2008
Fixup (North West Coast)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1PR3LNSH8X9K3 I had 3 Sonicare with built-in rechargeable battery. The problem was: the charging time was way too long. If the battery ran out in the morning, it still won't be fully charged when you need to use it at that evening. Very stupid, especially when a family share one charger. They are also way too over priced. Once the built-in battery goes dead, $$$ are gone.
A Sonicare powered by normal AA or AAA batteries had been my dream. This e3000 fulfills my dream and even for much less cost, only $30. No need to mention how convenient this is for travel.
However, an idiot designed the seal that lets water goes in. The solution is to replace the O ring. I bought an 1-1/16 x 15/16 x 1/16 #33 O-ring from my local hardware store. With this ring, the seal is much more tight than before and no more leak. It is made by Danco Company, Concordville, PA 19331, STK NO 35747B, bar code 0 37155 35747 5. This ring has actually the same specs as the original, but somehow it is slightly smaller but thicker, making it perfect for this brush.
Although replacing the ring fixed the problem, but this ring is not the cause of the seal failure. The idiot designer lacks of some very basic mechanics and did not make the sealing shape fully round. The cylinder has two angles, which break the seal with a round ring. Also, the edge is not beveled, making it very difficult to let the ring go in. To let the ring go in, he/she had to use a thinner ring that does not give enough sealing. One of the stupidest designs I have seen so far.
I still give it 5 stars because northing's better than this e3000 yet, especially once the ring is replaced. As far as I know, this is the only AA/AAA powered supersonic brush currently available.
Hopefully the next version will fix such very basic design errors that should not have happened in the first place for a big company like Phillips. I can't blame the designer; where's the CEO who earns billions a year?
I also posted the video to youtube, which looks much better as always. Amazon really should offer better video quality.
Update: after about a year of struggling with the seal, I ended up with a simple and effective solution. O-rings are either to tight to push in the battery cover, or too loose to still get water in. So, I just returned to the stock ring and drilled some 1/16" holes on the battery cover. After every use, put it stand up straight to let water dripping down out. More than 3 months now and still works like a charm.
Great gift January 12, 2008
Enthusiastic (North Carolina)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought these for my parents. Your teeth will feel a new clean and you will brush longer. You have to endure the first week of "ticklish" brushing.
Best Buy Sonicare use rechargable batteries work great May 20, 2007
Michael L. Loren (Kansas City)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
We've had the Elite Sonicare (over 100 dollars.) The battery is now dying out at 2 years, and there is no fix. This extreme uses the same vibration technology. In fact we are able to use our existing brush heads from the Elite on this new Sonicare Extreme. Like they are identical. The action is identical. Why pay over $100? This is the best brush for the money. And it is as good as the "best" brush. I usually don't switch from quadrant to quadrant every 30 seconds, so I don't find it helpful to have a 30 sec reminder. I was leary when I picked it up, after all it was only 30 bucks. Don't be leary, this is a great brush. I like the idea of using two AA batteries. I'm not sure how long the AA will last. I may use rechargeable. Overall this is a best buy compared to everything out there. The Sonicare is a great brush for keeping your teeth and gums healthy and keeping dental bills down. I've been using this for a year. I am using rechargable batteries and they work great. The charges hold for at least two weeks. I recharge them over night. I like the sony batteries.
Love Sonicare Toothbrushes!! October 16, 2006
L. A. Vitale
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I recently purchased this Sonicare toothbrush as the previous Sonicare toothbrush I had for 4 years died on me.
I enjoy this Sonicare Toothbrush a lot better than the last one I owned for several reasons:
1) The shape of this toothbrush head is oval and tapered at each end for better cleaning of my teeth. Plus the bristles aren't flat, but tapered which seems to give a better clean. (Verses the rectangular shape of the previous toothbrush head on last Sonicare toothbrush).
2)The neck of this toothbrush is angled forward, which makes it easier to position the toothbrush for optimal cleaning.
3) I also wear braces and really feel that the shape of this toothbrush head cleans thoroughly between the brackets and wire. Even if I didn't wear braces, I feel this toothbrush gives a cleaning. So recommend this toothbrush for people who don't wear braces as well.
4) Strong brushing action of toothbrush head is great too for cleaning teeth.
5) No need to have a toothbrush charger! Instead all you need to do is replace two AA batteries (battery life approximately 6 weeks) and you are ready to go!
Besides, who really wants to wait several hours for their toothbrush to be fully charged once the toothbrush loses it power. Also no need to carry a charger with you when you travel.
6) Great price for $39.99!
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