Precore software problems, before you buy one
I have been a member of the YMCA in San Diego for 4 years. The Y I go to has 40 - 45 various Precore cardio machines. One of the options that I had liked with the precore cardio machines is that each machine has it's own audio/video console so I can watch live tv/sports for me and I especially like that it has a browser so I use to be able to go to youtube and type in the song or album that I wanted. About 6 months ago the browser function on all of the precore machines at my Y began to fail this function about 80% of the time, so very frustrating and annoying. When I called precore I was told that their software is to old and now doesn't interface very well with Youtube and several other streaming services. Unknown if they will ever address this issue in the future. Of course I can probably use my phone or bring my tablet, etc for a work around but I shouldn't have to do that. If you are planning to purchase a precore cardio machine for you home, or office or fitness center. Be aware that their software isn't up date with many streaming services so you will not get what you pay for. Depending on your personal needs from a cardio machine you may want to strongly consider other fitness companies other than precore. As a consumer you should get what you pay for and precore doesn't advertise that they are having trouble with their out dated software.