This is my first ever piece of keep fit equipment. I bought it because I have knee and shoulder problems (arthritis) and found that walking hurt my knees after a period of walking.
I don't get the 'shock' of heels hitting a hard surface with a cross trainer so I think it is great for me. At first I could only do five minutes at a time on low resistance, after a week i was up to 10 mins, now on week 4 I am doing 20 mins. A handy tablet holder keeps me entertained :)
It took me just over an hour to set up, a process that I found quite easy to do. It also folds up so will take less space when not in use.
The only criticism I have is that the LCD display is not back lit so if you want to keep track of your progress you will need to use it in a well lit area.