On Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:44:51 -0400, 01dyna wrote:

Your local Home Depot or Lowes has low and mid end equipment and
if you purchase the mid end equipment there, it'll probably do the
job. However, if you happen to have a lawn and garden store that
sells lawn equipment (or a lawn repair facility), go there and ask
their opinion. They'll be able to tell you which models have the
least amount of repairs, are the most comfortable to use and
fit within your price range. Most Depot and Lowes staff haven't
a clue what they're talking about when it comes to items outside
of their stock list.

AMEN! Plus, if you buy from a local equipment outfit, you'll be
spending your $$ in your community, supporting a worthy local business
and enabling it to stay in business to repair your equipment. These
places usually match HD and Lowe's prices, wisely cultivating future
and ongoing business.