Cross-trainer/Elliptical Trainer?

[Amygdala]

Hi Ladies!

After literally years of resolving to go to the gym tomorrow and never ever finding the time or motivation I've decided that the way forward might be a home cross trainer (or elliptical trainer, same thing, right?).
I was wondering if anyone had one and how they like it? I don't want to spend too much money but I know I wouldn't use one that felt wonkey or uncomfortable. I really don't want to spend £200 on a machine that does nothing but gather dust and take up room. So if the cheaper ones are crap I'll probably invest in a gym membership after all and just try and kick myself there.
But does anyone here have one that they like? Even if it's a more expensive one, it'd be good to get an idea...

Thanks!

 

[Jem88]

Hi we've got a Air walker, its kind of the same as a cross trainner. We used it a few times when we first got it. but its just been gathering dust for a good few months now, as it just gets really boring doin it, i'd rather goto the gym & then uve more things to go on etc.

 

[butterflies]

hey, we got one from ASDA for about £35, granted its not as good as the ones in gym's but it is good and i use it every day! We've had it since just after last x-mas!

 

[Amygdala]

hey, we got one from ASDA for about £35, granted its not as good as the ones in gym's but it is good and i use it every day! We've had it since just after last x-mas!

Goodness that was a bargain! In what way is it not as good as the gym? Would you buy it again or go for something more up-market?