I could go on and on about the value aspect of this but I won't. Do yourself a favor. Before buying the Octane Q 47 Series go and try a Lifefitness X 7 or try a Precor EFX 5.23. Once you do, I believe that you will understand one important thing ... the Octane in just not worth the money. If you don't agree with my assessment then buy the Octane. At least I got you to think before you buy, and that can't be bad ... right?