I checked out several ellipticals at many different stores and sites before purchasing this one. I have a few co-workers that have this brand and have really been happy with it. I am training for a 1/2 marathon. I was using a tredmill, and didn't like it at all. I would get board with it. I love the proform. I use it almost every morning. It is so much quieter than a tredmill, and I feel that I get a great workout. As far as price, it was very compareable to many other brands of ellipicals out there, but Overstock had it a few hundred dollars cheeper and you could still get the warrenty. I would highly rec. this product.