I've had a cross trainer which I didn't use very often. I like the cross trainer at the gym but the one I had at home just didn't feel right when I was on it... I was never able to get a good rhythm going (I wasn't new to training so I knew it wasn't my technique). It also took up a lot of room.

A few years ago I got a treadmill for Christmas. It was from Workout World. I LOVE my treadmill. Sure I could run or walk on the streets but the treadmill gives me the convenience of not having to drag DD out with me or worry about weather. And it also makes me keep pace (if I'm out on the street I can cheat by adjusting my speed - the treadmill belt sets the pace and although I *could* adjust it, I don't). I am so in love with my treadmill that my people had to hide the power cable when I was injured because I just couldn't stay off it! PLUS it folds up so doesn't take up too much space