I like this mower a lot.  The only problem is (as many have already said better than I could) it is not for the unmotivated or anyone with a big lawn.  When I bought this mower, I had visions of scoffing at gas prices, getting some quality time outdoors, and losing so much weight that my female neighbors would stare longingly at my rippling six-pack as I labored in my front yard.  What I ended up with was a mower that mainly pushed the blades of grass over, mocking my every effort and a wife who told me to "put your shirt back on" as she laughed at me from our front porch, sipping lemonade.  Reality sucks.  I did use it quite a bit in the front yard once I got the lawn under control and it was nice to not have to pick up grass and to be able to mow without ear protection on.  And the gas savings was a boost.  The mower is solid and does what it is supposed to do, but it truly is best for small areas and people who can mow their lawns pretty regularly.