I wanted to wait to make sure I was still liking this mower after a couple months.  I do, I love it.  I personally find it easier to push around than a standard big ol' gas mower, unless said gas mower was self-propelling of course, or unless you let your lawn go a couple weeks between mows.  I do have to stay on it and mow every week.  But I really find it kinda fun with this little guy, so it's no skin off my back.  Also I didn't get the scrap catcher thing, and I really don't need it since I'm staying on top of it and the clippings stay pretty short!  The only maintenance this needs is to be wiped down clean and sprayed with some wd 40 after each mow.  Not a big deal.  I love that it's quiet.  I love that it's Earth friendly.  And American made.