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The Nautilus NE 3000 Elliptical is an upgrade from the NE 2000 that offers a few more resistance levels, an additional heart rate control program, Remote Operating Control (ROC) features, and it is self generating. This is a high quality rear drive elliptical machine that gets positive reviews for comfort and price. The upgrades of course, are features you can do without if you would like to save a couple hundred bucks. Also make sure to also read the Nautilus NE 2000 elliptical review.


Pros

• heart rate control with wireless strap
• 10 year warranty on parts
• 350 lb user weight limit
• 2 custom user programs
• hand grip heart rate sensors and workout controls on the moving handlebars
• self-generated power supply lets you put the machine anywhere

Cons

• 16” stride length will not feel comfortable for all users
• increase in price should include a longer stride length
• the upgrade features can be forfeited for the lower priced NE 2000
• users complain that the self-powered machine means you don’t get to pause the machine very long before the console resets

Pedals and Motions

Electromagnetic technology provides 20 resistance levels which minimizes wear and tear on the parts. The pedals are spaced ergonomically close together for comfort with patented SyncLink technology allowing the pedals to articulate for improved natural movement on a rear drive machine.

Programs and Console

The NE 3000 comes with the same 10 pre-programmed workouts as the NE 2000 including a fitness test, 2 custom user programs, Rolling Hills, Ride In The Park, Speed Intervals, Strength Intervals, Plateau, and Pikes Peak. You are upgraded to 2 heart rate control programs instead of just one. This machine comes with a wireless heart rate chest strap in addition to the hand grips on the moving handlebars.You can even control your workout from the handlebars which Nautilus calls ROC technology. The upgraded LED dot matrix console will display your time, segment time, distance, calories burned, average speed, RPM, Watts, mets, and heart rate to monitor your workout progress.

Product Design

The user weight limit of 350 lbs is a higher weight limit for machines in this price range which usually max out around 300 lbs. That combined with the great warranty on the parts and frame speaks volumes of the quality of the machine. This machine is self generating and does not require a power supply.

Extra Accessories

Conveniently control your workouts using buttons on the moving handlebars. A water bottle holder and magazine rack are included.

Price and Where to Buy

You can purchase this elliptical at your local fitness specialty store or online. The Nautilus online store will add close to $300 to the final price for shipping.

The best deals for this machine can be found online at BigFitness.com. They often offer a much lower price, include shipping with that price, and even offer great financing options. Financing options help out a lot, especially if you can get 0% interest.