Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Review

I've written a review on the e95 as well - I'll say go read that rather than have me write a complete novel here.:-)

After deciding the e95 had some features I didn't like and that the e35 would suit my needs but I'd like just a little beefier machine and a computer with a numeric keypad - I ordered this one directly from Sole.The box came...it was HUGE.The delivery guy helped slide it down our cellar steps so getting it in the house wasn't too hard but you might want to spring the extra cash for in-home delivery if your situation is more complicated.(The box is about the size of a small-ish fridge...I've turned it in to the best box house ever for my son.If you have kids, they'll love this)

Once it was in - assembly took maybe 2 hours but we weren't exactly trying to break any records.Assembly is very straight forward and the nuts and bolts are packaged in a tray with little compartments so you have just what you need for steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.

One complaint about assembly - this beast is HEAVY.Which is a good thing, for when you're working out on it - but I look at this thing and I think, my god, it's never coming back out of this house.We bought this house 3 months ago and I am not sure it's our "forever" house.So I wonder if an elliptical adds to the value of a house.Not that we're going anywhere any time soon with the market having just dropped but...I do wonder, will it ever come back out.

Working out on this machine is AWESOME.It compares *very* favorably to the LifeFitness machines I used at the gym before I got pregnant with my twins.They're now 8 months and I had to stop using the elliptical pretty early in my pregnancy so I'm really not in the best shape now - and this machine kicks my butt.Which is good!But it's kind of humiliating.I am using resistance level 3 for now and hope to get better soon.

So far I only use the manual setting on the computer and my one complaint is you can't add time on the fly like you could with the LifeFitness machines.You have to wait until the program is over and then you can hit "start" to do it again - but it does keep going from your current distance and calories burned, at least, so it's LIKE just adding time - it would just be nice to be able to add time.(For all I know though maybe you can - and I just haven't figured it out.Such a small annoyance, though!)(Update - I've figured out if you want, you can just hit "start" twice when you get on and it will count up, rather than down, so you can just keep going as long as you like)

All in all I am very pleased with this machine.I can't help but wonder if the e35 wouldn't have worked out just as well but I wanted a little beefier flywheel and I have it.

The only mechanical issue we've had with the machine is you need to keep the tracks greased or it makes a noise like styrofoam coming out of a cardboard box.EEEK!Machine comes with a tube of grease (actually a white tube with "LUBE" written on it in large black letters, the most generic thing you can imagine...we thought it was hilarious...)

Great machine, very pleased.

Product Description
Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E55 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E55 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E55's pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons.

Workout specifics include 16 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a blue backlit LCD display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. The E55, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

• Assembled Dimensions: 82 by 27 by 68 inches (L x W x H)
• Arm Spacing: 23 inches
  
  The E55 offers an LCD display on the console to track your key workout metrics.
• Arm Stride: 30 inches
• Step Up: 15 inches
• Foot Spacing: 5.5 inches
• Stride Length: 20 inches
• Front Drive: Yes
• Steel Frame: 38mm
• Resistance Type: ECB
• Adjustable Pedals: Worm Drive
• Articulating Pedals: Yes
• Flywheel: 27 pounds
• Resistance Levels: 16
• Power: Plug in
• Upper Body: Yes
• Molded Hand Grips: No
• Pulse Grips: Yes
• Handlebar Adjust: Yes
• Display Type: LCD
• Heart Rate Control: Yes
• Heart Rate Telemetry Belt: Yes
• Auto Pilot: No
• HR % Graph: No
• Windows: 1
• Track Display: Yes
• Color Backlit: Blue
• Audio System: Yes
• Incline: Power
• Six Standard Programs
• Two User-Defined Programs
• Two Heart Rate Programs
• Cooling Fans: Standard
• Water Bottle Holder: Yes
• Rear Rail Shroud: Yes
• Weight Capacity: 375 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame and brake - lifetime, parts/electronics - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer Review

The 2009 Sole E35 is an excellent buy for $1,299.I recently purchased one.Below are some considerations to take into account.

First, Be ready to take about half a day to move the box and assemble the machine -- the box is about 290lbs (gross weight) and feels all of 300lbs.Worse yet, if you take the machine out piece by piece so that it's lighter (say, if you want to move the machine up a flight of stairs) you will be very unhappily surprised to find that the fly wheel is bolted to some articulated arms, which are EXTREMELY hard to finagle around and to move when the machine is out of the box.

I cannot stress this enough: IF YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR E35 SET UP IN THE SECOND OR THIRD FLOOR OF YOUR HOUSE JUST PAY THE EXTRA $99 FOR THE DELIVERY COMPANY TO DO IT.Unless you have (not exaggerating) 3 or 4 healthy, strong guys to move this box, forget about getting it upstairs if it's just you and one other person.I really wish I had just paid the extra money for the shipping company to move it up the stairs of my house.

Once you get the box situated where you want to set up the machine, however, you're good to go.The assembly instructions are VERY well written and very clear.There are a lot of parts and steps, but none of them are very complicated or require a lot of dexterity or "handyman" knowledge.Also, if you need any help, SOLE's customer support is great.

Once I got the machine put together, there was no comparison -- I tried out a few different Ellipticals in the $800 - $1,500 range, and the E35,with its power incline (the power incline works great), 25lb flywheel, 350lb maximum weight capacity, and silky-smooth movement are far and away more than you're going to get with any other machine in this price range.While the display is fairly simple, it comes with some nice extras like a heart-rate monitor that hooks up to the display (this all comes with the machine) so that you don't have to hold on to the heart-rate sensors throughout your workout.

I used Precor machines for years at a big gym.If you're not familiar with them, they're easily the most expensive Ellipticals out there and cost well over $3,500 for their mid-grade model.The Sole E35 isn't a Precor 5 series, but it has a LOT of the features that the Precor does.I would say it's 80% or 90% as good as a Precor, where the only detracting factor for the Sole is that it's not as stable as the tank-sized Precor (the Precor machine is probably 350+lbs) and doesn't have as refined features as the Precor, much like the difference between a really nice, fully loaded Cadillac and a Rolls Royce -- you can tell a difference, but either way, you're very happy with what you've got.

Finally, I'll share what I did as far as working out a deal.If you find a comparable machine or a licensed dealer on E-Bay selling Sole's ellipticals, Sole's customer service people will match prices if you are diligent.In my personal case, I found a 2008 E35 on Ebay being sold by a Sole dealer for $999 shipped, so I called Sole and asked if they would match the price, and they said they would.I paid them the $999, and lucky for me, when the machine came, I saw "NEW 2009 MODEL" on the box, and it was obviously really cool.So through doing some research and spending time before I made the purchase figuring out what I could work out with Sole, I got it for 30% less than the Amazon.com price.Just keep this in mind -- the elliptical / work out equipment machine market is VERY competitive and the companies will often bend over backwards to get your business.

Very last, I just want to mention that the 2 year in-home service / 5 year parts warranty is better than any comparable machine, and actually better than the warranty on some of Precor's models.So, all in all, I would highly recommend the 2009 Sole E35.

UPDATE AFTER ONE MONTH: Still solid as a rock, with just a few clinks here and there while in full motion on the machine.Heart monitor works great, power incline still functioning perfectly.No problems to report.

UPDATE AFTER THREE MONTHS: Still going very strong.Haven't had to call customer support about anything.I have experienced a little bit of "knocking" that suggests a bolt might be loose somewhere, but I think this is a common issue that comes up.When I put the machine together I realized that I had made a mistake tightening the bolts that connect the fly wheel arms with the handlebars.I corrected the mistake, but I think I might have overlooked something, so I'm guessing that the "knocking" is probably my fault.I'll fix it sometime and then update -- not really a big deal or that annoying.

Otherwise, I'm really starting to appreciate the refined features of the machine like the heart rate monitor and the power incline. While these things were off my radar when I was looking for a machine, I now appreciate them after using the machine 5 or 6 days a week.Sole really designed these features well, and they work just like they're supposed to.I'm still very satisfied and I think the E35 is a great piece of home equipment.

UPDATE AFTER FIVE MONTHS: Still no complaints.Holding up nicely.I've lost 20+ pounds and this has been a great, really convenient way to work out in the morning before heading to work.I tightened some of the bolts in the joints and now it works with minimal squeaks or creaks.

Though I stated this before, it is even more true now: when you get into the routine of using this machine4 - 6 times a week you REALLY start to appreciate the power incline and resistance settings, which have held up very nicely.Likewise, the heart rate monitor has held up well and it is another feature that I felt "so what" about when I bought the machine, but now greatly appreciate as a feature.

Again, given that I got my unit for $1,000 shipped, I feel like I got an exceptional bargain for how well this machine has held up and continues to work basically exactly as it did out of the box after months of frequent use.

Just make sure that you clean the rails and the wheels.They are magnets for dog hair and dust, but cleaning them once a month or so seems adequate.You can't go wrong at this price point for the value you get.

10 MONTH UPDATE: Still works nicely and no problems or complaints.I have had to tighten the bolts again at the point where the arms connect, but this really isn't that big of a hassle and is probably something that has to be done on all elliptical machines from time to time.Still very glad I invested in this machine.

Product Description
Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E35 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E35 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. And thanks to the stationary handle bars with built-in pulse sensors, it's a breeze to monitor your heart rate as you exercise (a chest strap is also included for highly accurate wireless monitoring).

Workout specifics include 16 resistance levels, ten total programs (including one custom program), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a blue backlit LCD display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. The E35, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame and brakes, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

The E35's LCD display will track your key workout metrics.
• Assembled Dimensions: 82 by 27 by 68 inches (L x W x H)
• Stride Length: 20 inches
• Front Drive
• Steel Frame: 38mm
• Resistance Type: Eddy Current Braking
• Adjustable Pedals
• Articulating Pedals
• Flywheel: 25 pounds
• Resistance Levels: 16
• Power: Plug in
• Upper Body: Yes
• Pulse Grips: Yes
• Handlebar Adjust: Yes
• Display Type: Small LCD
• Heart Rate Control
• Heart Rate Telemetry Belt
• Track Display
• Color: Backlit Blue
• Audio System
• Incline: Power
• Six Standard Programs
• Two User-Defined Programs
• Two Heart Rate Programs
• Cooling Fans: Standard
• Water Bottle Holder
• Rear Rail Shroud
• Weight Capacity: 350 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
frame and brakes - lifetime, parts / electronics - 5 years, labor: 2 years

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer

Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model) Review

I have been researching home ellipticals for a while now.I was spoiled with the LifeFitness machines (20 inch stride) at the gym and I know many home ellipticals fall short - they feel shaky, flimsy, the stride is short...I had read great things about Sole machines and went to a local store to try them out.

They had the e95, e35, and e25 in new 2009 models as well as an old (2008) e55 being sold as a floor model.I had originally thought I wanted the e55 but the new e35 is actually better than the old e55 so that ruled out the floor model, even at a killer price.

I looked mainly at the e35 and the e95.

Both are very, very, very sturdy machines.I was amazed at how much they feel like the LifeStride - very solid and a nice, long stride.I am only 5'4 but anything less than 20" in stride length feels choppy to me - I don't know how anyone can stand most home machines!

If I really, really got going hard and fast, I could feel a slight difference in sturdiness between the two machines.I should point out I am between 140-150 pounds - the sales guys said if they were me, they'd go with the e35 but someone of a higher weight would notice the difference more than I did.The difference in sturdiness alone was really too slight to justify the difference in price, but since we could afford to go higher, I wondered if we should.

The other thing I debated, though, was the computer.For the most part you can do the exact same thing with both machines, but the computers are a little different.The e95 is flashy red LED and has a numeric keypad.The e35 is blue LCD and has arrow keys for input (ie it says "Input age" and it starts with, I think, 32 - you then have to toggle to the right age).It's a little annoying but something that will be annoying at the start of the workout and that's all.Again a case of we can afford to pay more and this would be nice, maybe we should.

Both machines have buttons on the handlebars for adjusting resistance and incline- VERY cool.Both machines allow you to adjust the foot pedals although the e95 has a knob you turn so you can adjust to any angle within the range whereas the e35 has a lever you pull out and then lift the pedals which have 2 or 3 notches in them that catch on the lever when you push it back in - like an exercise bike seat - so you may not get THE perfect adjustment.

So it seems like if you're willing to spend the cash the e95 is the way to go, right?Not so fast.There was one big drawback to it and one small drawback.The small was, I didn't care for the padded footbeds.They neither added nor detracted from the workout but I didn't see the need to pay extra and I worried about the padding breaking down over time.If you're wearing tennis shoes who needs padded footbeds?The biggest drawback was, the e95 has fat, molded handgrips.I found these felt chunky and sticky in my hands.Maybe if you are a 6' plus beefy guy with bigger hands, you would prefer this, but I really didn't like it and it would bother me the entire workout.The e35 has thinner, smoother handgrips, like I was used to at the gym.I did not want to pay extra for the e95 and hate those handgrips.

In the end I ordered the new 2009 e55 from Sole because it has all the features I like - a little sturdier than the e35, numeric keypad though screen is LED not LCD, smooth handgrips with buttons, killer warranty, fully adjustable and non-padded foot beds.I wish I could have tried this one in the store but I liked both the e35 and the e95 so much I am quite sure this was the right choice.These really are great machines but the handgrips on the e95 were a deal breaker for me.

If you have a Dick's near you - try this machine, you will be amazed.I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the models - it all comes down to slight differences between them.(But of course as you go up in weight, they say the heavier flywheel does make a bigger difference)

Product Description
Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E95 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E95 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E95's pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons.

Workout specifics include 20 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a red/green display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. Additional features include stationary handlebars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate; a heart rate chest strap for hands-free pulse monitoring; heavy-duty rails with smooth-riding wheels on the back; and a rear plastic shroud that adds additional stability for aggressive use. The E95, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

• Assembled Dimensions: 82 by 33 by 68 inches (L x W x H)
• Arm Spacing: 23 inches
• Arm Stride: 30 inches
• Step Up: 15 inches
• Foot Spacing: 5.5 inches
  
  The E95 features an LED console to track your workout metrics.
• Stride Length: 20 inches
• Front Drive: Yes
• Steel Frame: 38mm
• Resistance Type: ECB
• Adjustable Pedals: Worm Drive
• Articulating Pedals: Yes
• Flywheel: 30 pounds
• Resistance Levels: 20
• Power: Plug in
• Upper Body: Yes
• Molded Hand Grips: Yes
• Pulse Grips: Yes
• Handlebar Adjust: Yes
• Display Type: LED
• Heart Rate Control: Yes
• HR Telemetry Belt: Yes
• Auto Pilot: Yes
• HR % Graph: Yes
• Windows: 2
• Track Display: Yes
• Audio System: Yes
• Incline: Power
• Six Standard Programs
• Two User-Defined Programs
• Two Heart Rate Programs
• Cooling Fans
• Water Bottle Holder
• Rear Rail Shroud
• Weight Capacity: 400 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame and brakes - lifetime, parts / electronics - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model)

Invu 15-Inch LCD TV with Built-In DVD Player and Stand Review

I got this tv for $100 when I ordered my Sole E55 elliptical recently in Apr09.I think Sole had some partnership going with Vuze.At first they said they would sell the tv to me for $200 with free shipping as a special since I was purchasing an elliptical from them.I said, "no thanks", then the price came down to $100 with free shipping.I couldn't resist so just bought it. Overall the TV is of decent quality. It picked up all my digitial channels (via Comcast cable), so it definitely has QAM tuner. The image quality is actually very nice.I haven't tried out the dvd player yet, but it definitely has one integrated.The only drawback to this tv is that it is not widescreen.You can watch programming in widescreen ratio, but the screen will have the black bars above and below.I especially like the powder coated metal stand the tv mounts to. It is very sturdy and great for the workout room.I think for the price that I paid, it is a bargain, but I couldn't justify paying more than $200 for this.

Product Description
Add a little entertainment to your exercise with the Invu 15-inch LCD TV/DVD player combo unit. Designed specifically for use with treadmills, elliptical trainers, and stationary bikes, the TV is mounted on an adjustable stand that positions directly in front of your exercise equipment. As a result, you don't need to look all the way across the room to catch a glimpse of the score, nor drag your treadmill in front of the TV. Even better, the addition of the Invu TV can make your workout more enjoyable. Tests show that watching television makes users more likely to exercise more frequently, and for longer periods. Plus, the TV is no slouch resolution-wise, with an impressive 1,024 x 768 display resolution and support for any antenna, cable, or satellite hookup (up to 1080i).

The DVD player, meanwhile, is built into the LCD head and operates with a side loading function. Compatible media formats include DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+R/RW, and JPEG. Other features include a remote control, an electronic program guide, V-Chip parental control, a headphone jack for private listening, and adjustable heights from 64 inches up to 78 inches.

Specifications:

The adjustable stand positions directly in front of your treadmill, elliptical, or bike.
• Display type: 15-inch TFT LCD
• Display resolution: 1,024 x 768
• Contrast ratio: 500:1
• Brightness: 250 cd/m2
• Pixel response: 6 ms
• DTV input format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Media support: DVD, DVDñR/RW, CD, CDñR/RW, JPEG
• Video system: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
• Menu language support: English, Spanish, French
• Additional functions: Electronic program guide, V-Chip parental control, closed caption display; digital comb filter + noise reduction; MTS (stereo/SAP/mono); sleep timer
• Audio input: RCA composite audio; 3.5mm audio
• Headphone jack
• Audio output: Integrated stereo speakers (10 watts)
• Video input: Coaxial antenna, RCA component video, RCA composite video, S-video, 15-pin PC VGA
• Main unit power: AC 100-240V
• Remote power: Two 1.5-volt AAA batteries
• Dimensions: 15.75 by 15.37 by 6.05 inches (W x H x D), not including stand
• Included with purchase: AV cable, remote control, two AAA batteries, AC adapter
• Warranty: 90 days

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Sole TT8 Treadmill (2009 Model) Review

This machine is perfect if you are looking for a light commercial machine for your home.Its the widest running surface my wife could find online, 22". It also has a huge 3.5HP motor.

Product Description
The Sole TT8 treadmill differs from other treadmills in one crucial area--the running deck is an impressive 22 inches wide (as compared to the standard 20 inches) by 60 inches long. This gives runners more space to work with, thereby increasing their safety and comfort level. At the same time, the TT8 doesn't skimp on power or functionality, with a robust 3.5-horsepower, continuous-duty motor that delivers speeds of up to 12 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. Add in the six-window LED display--which tracks your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace--and you have an ideal treadmill for the home fitness enthusiast.

The TT8 is outfitted with a host of additional user-friendly features, including six auto workout programs, four custom programs, and two heart-rate control programs for cardio or weight loss. When in heart-training mode, the treadmill automatically makes adjustments to the incline to keep you in your target heart-rate zone (the treadmill comes with a wireless chest strap with a 99.9 percent accuracy rating). And users with creaky joints will love the Cushion Flex treadmill deck, which is built to protect your knees from excessive pounding, with the ability to reduce impact up to 40 percent compared to running on asphalt. Other details include a double-woven two-ply running belt; armrest speed and incline controls; and armrest cooling fans. The TT8, which offers a user capacity of 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame; three years on the motor, deck, electronics, and wear items; and one year on labor.

Specifications:

The TT8's LED display will track your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace.
• Assembled Dimensions: 33 by 80 by 58 inches (W x L x H)
• Motor: 3.5 horsepower
• Speed: 0.1 to 12 miles per hour
• Elevation: 0 to 15%
• Deck: 1-inch Whisper
• Belt: Two-ply
• Running surface: 22 inches wide by 60 inches long
• Roller: 3 inches
• Fold-up: No
• Pulse Grip
• Heart Rate Control
• Heart Rate Chest Strap Included
• LED Display Type
• Six Window Display
• Color: Red
• Message window: Yes
• Heart Rate % graph: Yes
• Track: Yes
• Audio system: Yes
• Accessory tray: Yes
• Six Standard Programs
• Four User-Defined Programs
• Two Heart Rate Programs
• Twelve Quick Speed/Elevation Buttons
• Speed/elevation in Handles: Yes
• Built-in cooling fans: Standard
• Weight capacity: 400 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Motor - 3 years, deck - 3 years, frame - lifetime, electronics and wear items - 3 years, labor - 1 year

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

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