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Electrical/Plug In Vibrators
Also known as Power Tools in this part of the world and not without good reason. When Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor back in 1831 it's doubtful that this was how he envisaged it would be used and yet, today the electric massager/vibrators are amongst some of the most popular on the market. Many people are familiar with this type of vibrator, as they are freely available in your local health store and your local pharmacy, but are generally disguised as massagers. Generally this type of vibrator is used purely for external stimulation but there are various attachments available. This type of vibe makes an idea first toy, as they look nothing like most people's vision of a sex toy and if you et bored of it you can always soothe the stress away from other parts of your body.

Okay so now we've covered the basics let's take a slightly more detailed look at what is actually out there when it comes to the power tools range of goodies available today. Well you didn't think it was going to be this easy did you?

Coil Vibrators
No this really is a vibrator and not a hairdryer honest!! Any similarity to a hairdryer ends with the looks. Unlike conventional electric vibrators they are not powered by an electric motor but as the name suggests as electromagnetic coil. The coil means that when this type of vibe are running they are virtually silent. The main drawback with them is they have a tendency to become hot if you use them over along period of time. Another advantage they have over their motor powered counterparts is they are generally a lot less weighty and they also generally come with a host of attachments. Coil Vibrators are also know for their speed, and intense vibrations.

Wand Vibrators
Perhaps the best known and most popular of all the electric vibrators family is the Hitachi Magic wand which has long been considered the queen of wand vibrators. Wand vibrators have a long handle and a head at one end, with an electric cord at the other. Unlike it sister the coil vibe, it has a motor so it makes a low humming sound. The idea behind the large head is that this allows the vibrations to be spread out over a larger surface area. Many women find the vibrations from this type of wand intense, sometimes too intense, especially when they are set at high speed. The Hitachi as I said is probably the best known of this type of vibe, thanks in part to the Mother of Masturbation, Betty Dodson, who proclaimed that it was the only electric vibe that could be used continuously for longer than 30 minutes without over heating.

There are various attachments made for this type of vibe and one tip if you find the stimulation too intense is to either apply it over your panties or put a towel between your skin and the vibe itself.

Rechargeable/Cordless Wand Vibrators
Lots of wands now come in rechargeable/cordless versions, like the Acuvibe. They offer the same power and intensity as their corded counterparts, but are cordless and therefore more portable.

Swedish Massagers
Swedish Massagers are small, yet bulky massagers. Most have straps for attaching it to the top of your hand. This is a much older style vibrator. Not many are made like this anymore. The popular way to use it is to strap it to your hand and use your hand to pleasure yourself. The vibrations are transmitted through your hand, but your hand goes numb after only a few minutes. It does allow you to keep skin to skin contact which is warmer and more sensual than a plastic toy. Some men like to use it while stroking their penis, but it does numb your hand and gets quite heavy after a few minutes of use.

Eroscillator
This looks like a Wand Vibrator with the long handle and head at the end, except the Eroscillator oscillates. That means the head moves from side to side instead of moving up and down like a vibrator. The oscillations are known to be gentler than vibrations. It comes with 4 attachments: It's the only massager that is outwardly advertised as a sexual product. It's recommended and endorsed by Dr. Ruth.

Conclusions.
These are the main types of electric massagers/vibrators that are available today. These types of massagers are generally more expensive than their battery operated counterparts but generally they last much longer. One major drawback is that you need electric to be able to use them, and some of the bulkier types do not make for good travel companions.