[pcsronbo]

<p>Considering one for home but I hate cheap stuff, so I'm not looking for a walmart special - because I know I will hate it and not use it and then what's the point?</p>
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[Muffin Queen]

<p>I have a lifefitness model that is gym quality that I like and use at least 1x/week.  No regrets on the decison at all.</p>

 

[cak73]

<p>I like the lifefitness ones at the Brandeis Univ gym.</p>

 

[pcsronbo]

<p>models?</p>

 

[radial]

<p>I bought the <a href="http://www.smoothfitness.com/ellipticals-machines/smooth-ce-74.htm" target="_blank">Smooth Fitness model CE7.4</a> a couple of years ago.  There was an issue when it was first delivered, and it was a chore getting the attention of their customer service people.  But when I finally got through to them, they sent out a repair guy who seemed very knowledgeable and who fixed the problem.  About a year into it, my machine developed an annoying squeak.  But that was just an issue with the plastic housing rubbing against a moving part.  After loosening a couple of screws, blissful silence reigned supreme again.  Otherwise, the machine has been solid as a rock.  Much better than the equipment I have found in most gyms. </p>
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<p>I don't know how tall you are, but this model is especially good for tallish people, and it fits my personal biomechanics like a glove.  If I was buying today, I might investigate the latest and greatest model from Smooth, but this one has been a good deal for me.  I see it's still offered, just with a few more features.  Good value, solid performance, highly recommended.</p>

 

[Muffin Queen]

<p>Mine is several years old and I could not find the model on their current website.  I think it is like the current X3 or X5 though.  Hope that helps.</p>