I'm about to buy a second hand Model E

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Steve1960VA
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Re: I'm about to buy a second hand Model E

Post by Steve1960VA » August 23rd, 2017, 3:54 pm

The PM5 monitor has backlight feature. I really like that. The backlight stays lit during the session, but dims quickly (maybe 5-10 seconds) after erging ends, but the display is still readable after loss of backlight, just not as easily. Displayed information remains displayed for maybe a minute or so, then disappears completely.

During winter months, especially, my early-morning erg sessions are done in a rather dark room. It's really nice to be able to see the display so well. My aging eyes appreciate the backlight.

Caveat - I have no experience with a non-PM5 monitor. Maybe those are easy enough to read too.

When I was buying mine, new, I went back and forth between model D and model E. In the end I went with D, and am glad I did. I put it together before sessions and separate it after, for every session. The halves / sections are rather lightweight (especially the rail / seat section) and easy to set aside. Being closer to the floor might have advantages too, for an older person like me. Not as far to fall to the ground. :lol:

I understand model Es are even more ruggedly built (if that's needed) and taller. Maybe good traits for certain situations.

Good luck regardless of your choice.
Male. Virginia, USA. Born 1960. 6'4" (1.93 m). 210 pounds (95 kg). C2 Model D, PM 5 (original model).

Am erging for fitness.

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Re: I'm about to buy a second hand Model E

Post by Loranga » August 24th, 2017, 2:49 am

Steve1960VA wrote:The PM5 monitor has backlight feature.....
Beacuse I will have the erg in my basement mancave. (equiped with a projector screen) I think this feature will be good for me.
Another benefit for me with the model D is the smaller footprint when stored.

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