I am about 170 pounds and the motor is pretty smooth with good cushion. I run with flat sole shoes and there is enough grip and the cushion is also soft at the same time. Integrated heart rate feature is pretty good.

Setting up the machine was really easy [the wheels came in handy] and also I really like the feature of setting up the treadmill vertically, just in case you need more space.

The workout levels look almost the same as that in my gym [flat, incline, hill, jog etc.] and I dont use most of them and hence cannot comment on them.

I do not know how power makes a difference and i refrain to comment on this as well. For power runners, my instructor recommends sport series. For regular workouts, this model is pretty effective and also cheap. [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00275R2T8?ie=UTF8&tag=aisn-20&creativeASIN=B00275R2T8 ]

Things I wish were better or included.

1. I prefer longer arm rests. I started with one that has long arm rests and I prefer that.

2. Bigger/depper racks/ holders. Just enough space to hold my ipod touch? [These two reasons should be addressed to make this a 5star product]

3. A cheaper price, I don’t care much about the power, but lower price models are very hard to assemble and also occupies a lot of space.

Over all, I am very much satisfied with this. And there is enough warranty as well.
Rating: 4 / 5