Updated Review (24/6/2017Some months after purchase, the results I am getting are still good. but I feel the need to remove a star from what was originally a 5-star review.As mentioned in the original review (below), the blade assembly was tricky to re-attach after removing it to clean the unit. Tricky has now turned into difficult. I have removed the blade numerous times and it's getting harder to replace it after cleaning. Originally I thought the process would be simpler over time, but now I don't even want to take the blade off the trimmer at all. Getting it back on really is a test of both patience and dexterity. I really don't understand why the design makes it so difficult to re-attach the blade.Charging the trimmer after it stops running takes approximately three hours, and that still gives plenty of time between charges, but the unit does seem to turn off before it hits 'zero' percent battery life. I haven't found the cut-off point, but the trimmer just stops running when you think there is still a little bit of charge left. Be prepared to plug it in if it stops mid way through a trim. I'm going to call it a 'design feature', as it's really not an issue. Heads-up, that's all.Original review below.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recently purchased after my Wahl HomePro finally EOL’d.It’s been a long time since I bought a new trimmer, and wasn’t prepared to pay over $100 for a new one. It would have been a lot cheaper to get the latest version of my old trimmer, but I wanted something cordless, and not over the top from a price point of view.Packaging.Good quality. On a scale of one to ten (one being a paper bag, and ten being Apple’s obsessive quality packaging), I’d rate it an eight. Trimmer and accessories come in a sturdy cardboard box with a hinged lid with magnetic closures. Inside it’s compartmentalised, with little covers over each section. Trimmer itself was additionally wrapped in plastic. If you don’t intend keeping the trimmer in the box, it can certainly be repurposed. Crafts people will love it!Trimmer and accessories.The trimmer is solid and comfortable to hold. It has an easy-to-read display showing time remaining, RPM (from 5000 to 7000 in increments of 500), a ‘burden meter’—if this goes into the red, the trimmer needs a good clean--and two indicators to alert you when the battery needs charging and when the unit needs oiling (after about one hour of use).It has a simple on/off button that is well positioned with a positive feel, a rocker switch to adjust the RPM (speed) of the blade and a locking, sliding switch for fine adjustments of the cut length. The shortest cut is 1mm (o.o4 inches), and slightly longer lengths are set at 1.3, 1.6 and 1.9mm.The blade easily pops off for cleaning—don’t use water to clean it—and the instruction booklet is quite right when it states that putting the blade back on can be a little tricky at first.The power cable plugs into the bottom end of the unit, as seems to be standard. The trimmer, without comb attachments, is 17.8cm (7 inches) long.The power cable itself is 7ft long and has a USB fitting, making this ideal for taking abroad—it charges when plugged into your computer, too. The other end of the cable fits directly into the trimmer itself, or the base, if you are looking for something more permanent. The base is wide enough to provide good support when used to charge the trimmer. Brio suggest letting the trimmer discharge down to about 20% between charges, (30 minutes or less time remaining), rather than plugging it in after each use.Two reversible clipper heads provide extra cut length (3, 6, 9, and 12mm). They are pretty solid, and clip securely to the trimmer with no rattling. The end of the ‘teeth’ are well finished, and not pointy, as some can be,In addition, there is a simple but sturdy little brush for cleaning, a bottle of lite oil, and instruction booklet.Trimmer use.The unit needed an initial charge, which took a little over 4 hours when plugged directly into an outlet (Brio claim 3 hours for a full charge). I used the shortest cut possible on a beard with approximately one week’s growth. Adjusting the RPM didn’t seem to affect the speed of the cut all that much, and overall it was simple to use and gave me a cut that I was more than happy with. It was nice to have a trimmer that wasn’t burdened with a cable, which made the job that much easier. (Also handy if you like to trim other areas!)Cleaning the unit was easy, with very few nooks and crannies where hair might get trapped. I removed the blade to check to see how much hair had found its way underneath and was surprised to see it still very clean, with just a few hairs hair stuck to the lower (exposed) part of the blade.A fully charged battery should give about 240 minutes of cutting time at 5000RPM, and 180 minutes at 7000RPM—plenty of time between charges. The unit can be used with the cord if the battery has not been charged.Downsides (nothing that warrants the removal of a full star, IMO).It would have been nice to have had a travel pouch included to hold the trimmer and accessories. I am fortunate enough to have one already, but if you don’t, and plan on taking this away with you when travelling, the box is not ideal.Also, the blade assembly IS tricky to re-attach--Brio acknowledge this in their instructions. It will probably become easier with practice, but I am a little surprised that this is even an issue on what is otherwise a well-built product.Overall I am happy with the purchase. Time will tell if it lasts the ten years that I got from my old trimmer, though. I feel it well deserves a five star rating, and would recommend it without hesitation.