Information/ Opinions Needed RE: Treadmill & Elliptical Choices

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Hi Guys & Gals,

I'm thinking of buying a machine for the house. I'm getting pretty tired of the gym. The atmosphere has changed & I'd I think I'd be more comfortable at home. I have a weight bench that I use for free weights & I'm not interested in adding anything for lifting at this point. I'm ok with that part. I'm confused about choosing Treadmill over elliptical. I love & use both types of machines. I've not been too impressed with the quality of the majority of ellipticals & there are so very few to choose from that have an incline feature, which I want. So...If anyone has any of these brands or have any opinions, I'd like you to share them which might help me decide. I must admit, I have some knee joint issued & have had plantar fasciitis in the past (buying proper shoes have helped with this tremendously - Overpronator here :-)). I like the treadmill because it's a more natural movement. But with my knees acting up & a bit of arthritis creeping in, maybe I need to consider the elliptical for future. The treadmills claim to orthopaedic are either truthful or a bunch of advertising BS. I still need to do my Treadmill hands on research. I would rather have a front drive Elliptical. Easier to get in & out of & less bulky.

Elliptical Choices:

Sole E95
Is a smooth machine but I'm just not sure about the quality of it. It has numerous Best Buy awards so there must be something good about it. The reviews have been either really good or really bad. I know to take them with a grain of salt but if anyone here has one, tell me what you like or don't like about it.

** Canadian pricing displayed**
http://www.solefitness.ca/E95-elliptical.html

Matrix Ascent A50 with the XER console. Like the feel of the suspension Drive. It feels like a solid, well built machines.

http://ca.matrixfitness.com/en/home/ellipticals/a50


As for Treadmills:

True
-(had one way back late 90's/early 2000. Was a tank. It got sacrificed in the divorce. LOL LOL LOL). They are pricey machines but they have always stood for quality & I'm hoping they still do. They also have an orthopaedic belt. Is this is a gimmick? I don't know. I actually have to go try out the treadmills next.

http://shop.truefitness.com/treadmills/ps800-treadmill

Landice
Excellently build quality, made in America & has a great warranty. The L8 is the most expensive & beefed up version of the 7 (also the most expensive). As for console, I'll probably just get the Cardio Control Panel. Both units have an orthopaedic deck available.

https://www.landice.com/home-fitness...admill/explore
or
https://www.landice.com/home-fitness...admill/explore

Here's a slick Company video of the Landice machines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGzBc5DLqew

What do you think?
Judy
:-)