35 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
By W. Harris
I ordered this treadmill from Amazon and it arrived via 18 Wheeler within a week. It takes 2 adults to set this up but it should only take an hour. Set up via the touchscreen was effortless. It comes with a free 12 month subscription to iFit. Although you do not need to have an iFit account for this to operate it makes a tremendous difference as far as options available. I have run in 2 5ks that the iFit community sponsored and I have set up 3 of my own maps that I usually run locally. This feature alone makes it worth the price imo. I am posting some pictures of some of the functions that are not addressed in the user manual or the product description. The Android browser works great and you can even listen to Pandora through the web while you run. The MP3 in is located on the side along with a USB port. The USB port is for maintenance only and will not charge your iPod. The box that it comes in is 86 inches long, 33 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Once we got it in the house we took the supporting parts out and then moved the main unit. It is extremely heavy so I would use furniture sliders or have at least 4 people help you move it into the room you want it to be in. If you are going upstairs then good luck. I have had a cheaper treadmill before and you can tell that this is a quality product. These are on par with the ones at my gym but with better features to keep you entertained while you run. Netflix does not seem to be supported but a host of other sites work fine. Everything you do can be tracked through iFit.com. I am very happy with the purchase and the warranty that Pro-Form has is one of the best in the industry. Just make sure you have someone help you set it up or pay extra and have it set up when it is delivered.
36 of 41 people found the following review helpful.
By jba104
Received the Proform 1450 as a gift. From day one the technical support line has had a 25 to 55 minute wait, yet if you called the sales line you get through inside of 5 minutes. This sort of set the tone for the whole episode.
After assembly and update via wifi of the firmware our unit would not mechanically operate even though the display screen on the android tablet operated like nothing was wrong. Tech support sent a complete console out which arrived 8 days later and involved un-assembling and reassembling the upper part of the unit. Same result occurred. They then sent out a new firmware which was to be over-nited but arrived 2 days later. This time I noticed that when my wifi was disconnected the machine ran fine, but when I reconnected to my home wifi, the mechanics stopped working. I called the special support line for the software / android portion of the unit with this news and was then told this is a known issue! They then told me that in order for the machine to work, I was to replace my wifi router (Cisco) or add a second "cheap" wifi unit, in order to have it work. I commented that I thought it more of a solution to fix the software but this got me nowhere, and I was told no other work around was available.
So I have almost exceeded the 30 days to return the unit, with no packaging to do so, and a big common carrier charge if I return it. I have worked with electo-mechanical devices for 26 years from many sources, and have never experienced anything like this. Essentially because the wheel came off the cart, I am to shoot the horse? My router is a top of the line Cisco unit but the support person could not tell me a brand and model that works, nor let me know if they were working on a fix.
When it ran manually, it seemed like a great product, but the point of the 1450 is the interaction between ifit and the user. The lack of wifi eliminates that feature.
Frustrated in Connecticut
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By Yvonne Hertel
We purchased thru Costco and it included shipping and assembly. After over 2 hours, the assemblers told me they would be taking the machine back because it didn't work. I wanted to cancel the order, but let my husband talk me into trying again. Today, our 2nd Proform 1450 was delivered. Assembly went quickly and it appeared to working fine. Then I set up the Wifi in order to use the iFit. After that, the machine would not work. If WiFi is enabled, nothing else on the treadmill functions. I have now sat on hold for over an hour with the company (ICON) and still have not spoken to anyone. Worst customer service ever. I'm hoping I can still return this unit to Costco and I will NEVER purchase anything Proform again.
**Update** Never got thru on the phone, but did chat online with support. They told me that it's a known issue and to 'change my router settings'. I asked what settings to change and they said they did not know. I had already connected to my Linksys router (which no less than 15 other devices have NO problem with) and also tried my Verizon MiFi. After chatting, I changed the security type to all available types and disabled the firewall on the router. All settings still had the same behavior. We contacted Costco and they will be picking it up and returning it AGAIN! No more Proform for this girl!!
Product Feature
- 10" Full-Color Touch Screen with Built-In Browser Powered by Android?
- Get smarter workouts and faster results with iFit Live?. Featuring workouts Powered by Google Maps?, training with Jillian Michaels and automatic speed and incline controls, this wireless technology is the ultimate workout experience!
- 3.25 CHP DurX? Commercial Pro Motor lets you run safer, longer and quieter
- 20" x 60" 2-Ply Commercial Treadbelt reduces impact on your joints and delivers a more comfortable running surface. Lifetime Frame Warranty, Lifetime Motor Warranty, 5-Year Parts and 2-Year Labor
- 10" Full-Color Touch Screen with Built-In Browser Powered by Android
- 20" x 60" 2-Ply Commercial Treadbelt reduces impact on your joints and delivers a more comfortable running surface
- Lifetime Frame Warranty, Lifetime Motor Warranty, 5-Year Parts and 2-Year Labor
Product Description
Target your weight-loss, performance and other fitness goals with the brand new Performance 1450 treadmill! This treadmill is packed with superior technology, incredible power and overall convenience features to help you get the results you want! The 10" full-color touch screen features a built-in browser powered by Android™! Now you can get online and check the news, read email, watch sports highlights and more! Plus, with iFit Live™ built-in, the Performance 1450 delivers smarter workouts and faster results! iFit Live™ features workouts Powered by Google Maps™, training with Jillian Michaels and automatic speed and incline controls with workouts downloaded wirelessly to your console! The Performance 1450 has it all! Other features include our new ProShox Plus™ Cushioning, a 3.25 CHP motor, 20" x 60" commercial treadbelt, AutoBreeze™ Workout Fan and 1-Touch™ speed and incline controls!
Product Detail
- Size: One Size
- Color: Multi
- Brand: ProForm
- Model: PFTL14511
- Released on: 2010-12-30
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x34.00" w x87.00" l,
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