Review (4/5): Definitely get one
So I've got a healthy amount of hair growth - I come from a germanic background, so shaving legs/bikini line for me isn't really the best choice - also waxing only lasts a couple weeks for me and I end up getting weird in-grown hairs, so epilating actually does a great job.
I will agree with another review on here that no matter what you can't be silky smooth because of the cycle of the hair growth, you just can't catch the teeny short fine hairs that are just popping up to the surface. I've devised a method however if I do want to be silky - first I'll epilate my forearms and legs earlier in the day, then when I go out for something special, I'll use those sand paper pads from walgreens called "smooth away" that is like a shaving alternative that basically sands your hairs off - it gets the hairs gone better than shaving and doesn't leave sharp hairs popping up during the grow-out.
Pain: Yes you get used to the pain, I don't use soothing creams or anything, sometimes I trick my mind by thinking "ahh, this feels good.. it's warm" and that works alot of the time..
About this particular model: I think it's really great, I'm 90% happy with it, I wish the noise was a little quieter, and I wish the battery lasted just a little longer. But other than that I LOVE how it's cordless - that means I can go out and use it on the patio. I LOVE how I can wash it or use the wet shaver. I LOVE the smart light and I LOVE the design. So there you go
Happy hair removal. By the way - Laser Hair Removal actually is awesome. If you can find a place that's cheap enough and someone who is experienced enough, DO IT!!!! I don't know why I didn't get it done sooner, my bikini line is hair-free and I don't have to worry about in-grown hairs or shaving anymore. highly highly recommended.