Hi,

I'm looking for what's new out there to replace an old electric tooth
brush.  Would like to see what's out there, keeping in mind that it
should have soft brushes as default or an option, shouldn't just
depend on vibration and should be heavy duity and is all around the
best available.

Thank you.

-Mao

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Request for Question Clarification by alienintelligence-ga on 08 Apr 2005 17:11 PDT

Hi 6ra3,

Are you looking for a short list of
available products that you may choose
from, or an opinion from one of the 
GA researchers?

thanks,
-AI

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Clarification of Question by 6ra3-ga on 08 Apr 2005 23:51 PDT

Hi Alientintelligence,

I'm looking for a short list, with a list of cirteria why they were
recommended and found to be the best available. :-)

-Mao

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 10 Apr 2005 20:13 PDT

Mao,

I find that a site called ConsumerSearch does an excellent job of
giving both a quick overview of products as well as as much in-depth
information as one usually needs or wants.

Their coverage of electric toothbrushes is here:


http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/electric_toothbrushes/



Note that this is the "Fast Answers" part of their covereage, and that
there are links on the page to the "Full Story" and to other
information.


Please have a look at this excellent site, and then let me know what
sort of additional information you would be interested in having to
make for a complete answer to your question.


All the best for you and your teeth,

pafalafa-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 11 Apr 2005 09:32 PDT

Also, there's a pretty interesting article here:


http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A44168-2003Jan11?language=printer


which says, in essence, that the "rotational oscillation" of the Braun
Oral B is the only one worth considering.

paf

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Clarification of Question by 6ra3-ga on 12 Apr 2005 03:33 PDT

Hi Pafalafa,

Sounds like the general direction I'm going to to is the Oral B
product.  I see a 7000 and a few in the 8000 series..

I'm somewhat confused by the many Braun models out there, would you
please summarize them and the different heads that come with the
package and the refills available?  Using Froogle as a reference of
the prices is suitable.

My priority is high effectiveness and low maintenance, I don't mind a
high cost of getting everything done right as long as I don't tinker
with it to keep it from failing.

I'm overseas, but my mail is forwarded to me from the US, so I'll get
everything in one shot to save on shipping costs and hassle.

Thank you.

-Mao

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Clarification of Question by 6ra3-ga on 16 Apr 2005 03:51 PDT

Hi again,

I've decided from my own sniffing around that the best that 'seems' to
me available out there is the Oral-B Professional Care 8850 DLX,
D18555 dlx, Rechargeable.

I would like to find the replaceable brushes types, softness levels
and part numbers if possible to get them all at once.

-Mao

consider an oral-b round design

Hi Bozo99,

Thank you, I'm looking at it. :-)

-Mao

You can often find great deals on eBay for brand new in box electric
toothbrushes.  If you are unsure if an item is a good deal, you can
check out Googles shopping search at www.froogle.com   If you type in
a product name/model number, it will list lots of places and prices
you can get the item.  You can have it sort by price so you can be
sure you are getting a good deal.  Google is amazing, isn't it?

An excellent analysis from the consumer perspective can be found on
this Australian website:

http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=104438&catId=100285&tid=100008&p=1