Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

We bought this on Amazon and had the device within two days. We thought long and hard before buying a rowing machine, in part because of the financial commitment and in part because we live in a small apartment and really don't need a clothes hanger. We ultimately decided that the impact on our décor was less important than the health and fitness benefits of daily, low impact exercise. Settling on the Concept 2 Model D was easy. I was tempted by the luxurious looking wooden water rowers (smaller footprint, easier storage, more home friendly appearance). But, the gym has the Concept 2, and my experience has been that the air blowing from the fan chamber keeps you cool while working out. Rowing in dead air did not seem attractive. Another factor is that we were familiar with the quality of this machine. It will outlast us. This machine rides like a Cadillac. We live in an apartment, as I mentioned, and my Mom's first question was, "won't the neighbor's hear it?" Answer: no. This machine does not rumble. It is smooth and quiet. The fan is the only source of noise. The seat glides in near silence and the chain-pully thing is also nearly silent. There is no noise transmitting into the floor. I can also watch TV at just over normal volume and hear everything. Having this machine in the house is great. A 15 minute workout in the morning takes 15 minutes and 30 seconds. There is no packing a gym bag, no back and forth to the gym, no OMG moment when you realize you forgot your shower shoes. Just hop on, row and relax, then proceed with your normal routine at home. Did I mention this machine is smooth? We have no regrets with this choice.