I agree. I can't figure out why people recommend the Hitachi to beginners in vibrators. I have one now, and I use it sometimes, but I really think that the vibrations are a little too intense for people who aren't used to vibrations at all (and even still, I have to be careful...sometimes it's so strong it hurts). If I had started with that, I'm not sure I would have continued down the path of toys and experimentation. I started out with the Tender Touch Massage Kit (the top one, shown here: http://www.nawtythings.com/vibratorsn.html), and it's still one of my favorites. The other thing that I didn't like about the Hitachi was that it was very loud and makes it difficult to be discreet. This one is great because when it is in contact with you, it is virtually silent. You can just put your finger on it if you're going to lift it up, and it stays very quiet. It has different attachments so there's something for everyone (it even has a very narrow internal/external attachment that might be good for narrow openings), and an unlubricated condom fits over the head or the attachments pop off for easy cleanup, even if I use a little astroglide. I tried to find the Whal 7-in-1 that you guys were talking about, but all I found was a regular Whal massager. It seems a little like this thing, but I just wanted to share it as a younger person who loves the vibes (but is a still a little terrified of the Hitachi).