I don't use the other features like exercise etc
349508
Bought this after my 80 GB iPod got stolen.  It is not nearly large enough for what I need, but was significantly cheaper than replacing what I lost.  Now I have to manually transfer albums an playlists from iTunes so I don't overload the thing.  I don't use the other features like exercise etc. because I have a Fitbit surge, so I cannot comment on those features.  But this product charges with the same type of charger as an iPhone5, and I mostly keep it in my car hooked into my USB for driving music.  Would buy again, even though it is sooo tiny I'm constantly afraid I'm going to drop it.
2695296
I turned 40 this past week.  Over the last few years, I've gotten so distracted with work that my exercise habits have fallen off. Too much to do, too much going on.  I've always tended to exercise as part of other sports or tasks, never by itself. Lack the discipline and focus and enjoyment.  Add to this a couple years ago I had a bad foot injury while jogging. My knees and my feet aren't what they used to be. I realize that part of that is aging and part of that is just plain fitness.

I needed something that would fit into my day rather than be a separate part of it. I have gotten back to jogging, but with job, a baby, a toddler, and tasks related to teaching and research, it's not something I get to every day.  I need to have something for everyday.

This fits exactly.  I got it as a gift on Saturday, put it together on Sunday. There were some minor bumps, the box had a rough time in shipping. Some plastic parts were damaged. Nothing essential, thank goodness, but still important (like the knob that allows the bike to fold).  Emailed Fitdesk, replied that same evening (on a Sunday), the small parts were shipped out on Monday, and I got them on Thursday. Meanwhile, because they weren't essential, I was able to get used to it during the week.

I love it. My students submit most of their work electronically.  I grade on my computer. I also teach online classes, so can interact while exercising. Especially great for stuff that takes time but not a huge amount of focus. I've also gotten into a habit of reading while cycling. Both fiction and non-fiction research.  The bike is stable enough that I can underline books and type on my computer with no issues.  I don't have any more excuses!

The bike itself has a small footprint, and folds up even tighter. I'm 6 feet tall and have no problems at all with size.  It even comes with a seat height extender if you have long legs or are taller.  Easy to adjust tension, a knob goes from 1-8 and gives a noticeable difference at each step. The display logs time, "speed", distance for the session, total distance ridden (odometer), and calories burned.  There's a little drawer under the desk to store items, like pens or an mp3 player or such.  A real desk!

The "massage" bar is more like a forearm rest, and I wish it was more easily adjusted, have to unscrew it completely to reposition it.  Where I like it while I ride interferes in folding the bike, so it's a minor bother.

That's the only bother I can think of. I really do like this and now don't have to choose between exercise or work or whatever. Indeed, I have a list of "bike tasks" now that whenever I need to do them, I get on the bike. That gives me a daily lists of tasks to accomplish while making sure I get my legs moving.

I'm also a big fan of the arm band, that provides an upper body workout potential.  The handles neatly store under the seat, are easily accessed and can offer a wide range of movement choices, with the strap very secure in a metal loop on the frame.  You can buy your own with the tension of your choice, so that makes this a nicely progressive exercise tool.

Huge fan of both the bike and the commitment to service by the company
4529745
I don't bother with the controller.  Following the moves on my own is good enough, and I get a good workout.  A lot of the music is lame, though.  I did not realize how few fast songs were on it.
1126303
I thought that it would be driffernt the what I was doing , not at all looking for something that I haven't been doing at all , no
1332033
I am finding that I do not use it.  Probably because there are no useful instructions.
365767
No further comment necessary as I do not use it and the wife is satisified with all the features and visability.
2484898
I'm pretty sedentary, and have had a hard time making the time to exercise or finding a form of exercise I enjoy.

This machine has allowed me to get in about an hour of light exercise in most days without changing my routine (!). I use it while reading or watching Netflix.

I can use it while at my desk, which is unusually shallow and up against a wall. But the sofa works fine.
1238448
You don't actually need it if you only use it for common use. It is too complicated in function
1540274
I love playing games but I do not like to exersise. After getting Wii Fit I
am Exercising/Playing almost every day and I feel better every day. It is like a video game but it is good for you.
2739000
Sometimes I only have 10 minutes in between taking care of my 5 month old to exercise. This really raises up my heart rate and gives me a descent work out in that amount of time. I'm just using the lowest setting right now and that is plenty for me (I'm out of shape). I like being able to use the resistance bands to work my arms too. I wish the calorie counter at least let you put in your weight so I could get a better idea of how many calories I'm burning. I also wish I could use it without shoes. Neither of those things are important though.
1648667
Yup! Still like it. I had one years ago (f11). No issues yet. I do get confused with the pause and stop work out button sometimes.
4657790
I am so pleased to have found a way to exercise while getting some work or reading done. I work from home and have a busy family life, so this allows me to to meet two goals at once. The bike is giving me a good work-out, and I am not as bored silly as I am at the gym.
That said, I have certainly used bikes at the gym that have more programmable features than this one. The computer is pretty basic, giving you just time elapsed, calories burned, distance, speedometer. The intensity level is changed by a rather old-fashioned dial. I don't really care about that stuff though, as the overwhelming advantage of this bike is that you have the attached laptop desk, which also works great for holding a book.
I highly recommend it!
1168827
I want to start out by saying I hate to exercise, especially at a gym.  And it shows--I am in my late 40s and 70 lbs overweight with some back issues.  I am woefully out of shape, definitely uncoordinated--but I ordered this because every other form of exercise just bores me, leading me to lose interest really fast.  I love Indian culture and thought Doonya sounded fun.  I had low expectations, figuring I wouldn't be able to do the video because of my back.  Not so (though I was very careful and started out keeping the movements smaller). This is the first exercise dvd that I am loving.  Just like others have said--it is fun and even though I am huffing and puffing I am enjoying myself and feel good.  On the minus side, I could see how months of doing this would get boring because essentially you are doing segments leading up to just one dance.  Going back to buy the 2nd and 3rd DVDs so I keep on moving!
30856
I like the work out for the most part.  I HATE all the advertisements that are on the CD.  I feel like the price that I paid for the CD, it should be just exercises, that I paid to work out with, not promotional ads for other types of exercise programs.
214347
I received this for my birthday and I am in no way a fitness chaser.  Kinda fun to wear (in my pocket) though and it does a pretty good job of counting steps and noting stair climbing.  I've even received a few 'rewards' for reaching a certain number of steps.  It does seem to pretty much ignore my occasional efforts at exercise, but that is likely because I haven't learned how to invoke that.  I haven't seen a need to try out the sleep function.
3936548
I love going to the gym. I also enjoy being able to listen to music & not have to worry about losing my gym card or cellphone. It's small, discrete, & has afforded me the ability to transition from one piece of equipment to another in less time. Which, in turn, has increased the amount of time I get to workout without wondering if I forgot anything.
1071592
I purchased this to share with my wife. I was going to use it for the alarm in the morning and she was going to use it for the step counting and goals throughout the day. She decided she didn't like the band - it is hard to snap on. I agree there could be a better fastening method. So, I'm wearing it all day. I like the alarm. I like that it tracks my gym activity. Neither of us have "smart" phones so I have to take it off and sync it to a dongle in the PC. Neither of us ever planned to plug into the social aspects. I'm not logging food intake so the whole calorie thing isn't happening. I like that it's tracking how I sleep and the alarm doesn't wake the neighborhood - just me.