I have 2 clippers, a Wahl (kinda basic, not a balding clipper) and a Conair Chopper. I use them now for goatee maintainence because my hair (what's left of it) never gets long enough to use them anymore.

The S4 looks like a neat machine. I think that the same end can be accomplished with a HB Sport, Classic, or Ghost for about 1/6 the cost. I might give consideration to the S4 if I'm ever rollin' in dough but for now I'll stick with my plastic models. I've never had a problem with any of them. It seems that the configuration is the same so the end result should be the same as well.

Thanks Magoo.  I used to cut hair for a living, so that shouldn't be an issue, but I know what you mean, if you don't hold them flat you could get nicked.

Thanks Buddha for the money saving tips.  However, the S4 looks so damn cool and I would keep it forever, so it might be worth the investment to get the high-end one.

Stemikger,

I use the Wahl Balding Clipper. I think it's a very good clipper, and it's not dangerous or whatsoever

It will not be as short as the Headblade. Most people will see you as bald anyway, but if you really want to be smooth I suggest a razor.

There is only a slight difference, but there is a difference. It is closer, but we are talking less than 1 millimeter here I think it's a wonderful tool though. If you're planning to trim your head regularly, why not buy the Wahl? I have bought it especially for that. I used to trim with a regular clipper, which was also fine. But the Wahl gets a little bit closer

i have a couple of the wahl balding clippers. They get you damn close to blade, my best guess is takes you down to about 1 1/2 days of growth. We're talking t-shirt sticking stubble. When i used them to trim my hair  i would turn it over (like your cutting a line on sideburns) and found that got the closest. You'll look bald to anyone looking at you. And i never even scratched my head with them.

If your gonna get some Clippers I'd go for Andis ( the styliner 2 is awesome ) as for the S4 if you have the cash then fire away, everyone that I talked to who owns one says the weight does help. I use a classic/ghost model and it serves it's purpose very well.

Wahl Balding Clipper is an excellent product.  I used it extensively prior to going sly. As previously stated, it won't be as close as a blade - leaves a fine sandpaper feel - enough to pick up shirt lint.  But you will look bald.