Eclipse 1100 HR/A Elliptical Trainer

I purchased this elliptical 3 weeks ago after reading 100s of reviews. It was deliverd to my house within 6 days, with the free shipping. I couldn't be happier. It took about 30 minutes to put together. There were a few problems with the screws not lining up with the holes but a couple pounds with the hammer and they went in fine. My partner and I have used it everyday since it was delivered and we are already starting to feel better about ourselves. Our goal isn't necessarily to lose weight but to get in shape and this elliptical, combined with strength training we get from the Total Gym 1700, will help this process along. It does creak a little bit but I haven't made any attempts to see if it needs to be adjusted because it doesn't bother me. Besides that it is a quiet and smooth workout that will help anyone get back in shape. The preprogrammed workouts are very useful and effective. The heartrate monitor is not accurate whatsoever; after 30 minutes of intense workout, it said my heartrate was 75, although my heart felt as though it was going to pound out of my chest.
If you are looking for an effective workout that you can do at home, i highly recommend this. I have paid for gym memberships for the past 4 years and seen little results because I never went. But to have the machi

We've had this elliptical for a year and a half. In the first year, we had to have the computer replaced 3 times, which was covered under the 1-year warranty. The computer broke again a few months ago, so we could still use the machine but could not adjust resistance. Now one of the pedals is falling apart, making the machine unusable. We enjoyed using the elliptical - it had a smooth motion and was quiet, although it's not gym quality - but in our experience it was not reliable.

Been using this now for a year and a half. Recommended by a personal trainer as a great value for this price range.

Electronic monochrome LCD panel to show distance, calories burn, time, pulse rate and built-in exercise programs
Need some assembly - around 20 minutes
Price when bought - less than 400$

Pros:
-Fantastic customer service. I had a chance to call customer service (Fitness Quest) when the LCD computer panel broke. There was no hassle during the call. They sent me another panel quick and at no cost to me.
-Why spend 500$ or even 1000$ for ellipticals? This do the job for us as the expensive ones.
-Easy to move. It has wheels and you do not need another person's help to move it around the house.
-Not too bulky. Does not occupy a lot of footprint.
-12 levels of resistance.

Cons:
-A bit squeaky
-Does not feel as solid and heavy as the expensive brands.

This is a great value for appx $300 which includes shipping. I am in pretty good shape and workout in the gym regularly. I feel that I get a harder workout on this machine then the elliptical I use at the gym. Even at the lowest level of resistance you will get a good sweat and burn lots of calories. Highly recommended.

The product features everything one needs to have a complete workout. Small but sturdy when compared to the bigger gym equipment and its a space saver.