The Smooth 9.45 TV Treadmill is the deluxe model from Smooth with something you usually only find in health club units - a 15" LCD TV.
The TV is more than twice the size of standard home TV treadmills. And unlike lower end treadmills, this TV is set on it's own separate frame.
This means that even when you pick up the pace or increase your incline, the TV never shakes or wobbles - which makes for much better watching.
You also get a serious commercial grade treadmill with extra long 60" belt, adjustable cushioning, lifetime warranty and highly stable, solid construction.
So is it the right treadmill for your needs? Here's what you need to know about the Smooth 9.45 TV treadmill:
Quick Stats:
Price: $2899 (Sale)
Motor: 3.0 HP
Speed: 0.5-11 MPH
Incline: 0-15%
Treadbelt: 20 x 60"
Folding: No
User Weight Capacity: 400 lbs
Heart Rate Monitor: Hand Grip & Wireless
Warranty: Lifetime on Parts, Frame & Motor, 2 Years on TV and Service
Strengths:
1) 15" flat screen LCD TV - This is a similar set-up as you'd find in a $4000 health club treadmill - and more than twice the size as other home TV treadmills. This TV sits above the console on it’s own tilting frame and comes with it's own manual and warranty.
The TV comes with connectors for Cable, Satellite, DVD player or even a video game console. It includes 2 hi-fidelity 5 Watt speakers and a plug for your headphones if you want to keep things quiet while working out.
While there are several more economical treadmills with built in TVs, those that are embedded in the consoles can sometimes (not always) leave a treadmill useless if they break. The Smooth 9.45 TV attaches separately and can be easily removed if it warrants a repair - without affecting the treadmill operation.
Another advantage to this set-up is that even if you run or increase the incline on the treadmill, the TV remains stable and doesn't shake or wobble - which makes for much better watching.
2) Hydra Suspension Adjustable Cushioning - This is a premium cushioning system that Smooth is only putting in their luxury 9-series of treadmills. It helps to protect your knees, hips, ankles and back from the jarring impact that often comes with running.
With this system you can also adjust the cushioning to 12 different levels. The suspension lets you choose the softness of where the ball of your foot lands while keeping the place where your foot takes off firmer.
This is a great feature to have since different users often prefer various levels of cushioning.
3) Motion Control on Handrails - This is only found on the Smooth 9-series including the 9.35. To speed up you wave your hand over the motion control on one handrail and to slow down you wave your hand over the other handrail.
While most people will like this feature, it's especially handy for taller runners as you don't have to break your stride while running in order to change your speed.
(Sometimes when you have long legs, leaning close to the console to adjust the speed can result in you running up against the treadmill hood - depending on how the frame is built).
4) Built For Heavy Use - With a 400 lb user weight capacity, this is one of the highest weight capacities you'll find in a home treadmill. Along with a 290 lb machine weight and commercial grade deck it makes for a very stable feeling treadmill. With the heavier construction, the 9.35 can take a lot of use (and abuse) and still hold up quite well.
5) Extra Long 60" Running Belt - While most belts range from 52" to 56", the longer running area on the Smooth 9.45 TV treadmill makes it ideal for taller users or runners who really want to pick up the pace.
6) Lifetime Warranty Including Parts - While many treadmills give you a lifetime frame warranty, it's hard to find one that covers the motor and parts for a lifetime. Even commercial $4000 treadmills don't cover parts for a lifetime so this is exceptional.
Also note the 2 years on service which is also more than you get with other luxury treadmills - and could save you a lot of money should something go wrong with your treadmill.
Weaknesses:
There are few weaknesses here. The price may be a bit high for those who are on a budget. However it's fair to note that Smooth has put the 9.45 treadmill on sale at their lowest price ever - plus you can use the coupon below to save even more.
Conclusion: Highly Recommended
The Smooth 9.45 TV Treadmill is a deluxe runner's treadmill, similar to the ones you see in high-end gyms. We love the separate set-up of the TV and treadmill which gives you a stable TV that won't shake while running.
You also get a highly stable feel, motion control on the handrails, extra long 60" belt, lifetime warranty and and 12 levels of adjustable cushioning.
If you're looking to replace your gym membership with a true TV health club treadmill - this is one machine worth checking out.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
The Smooth 9.45 TV is currently on sale directly from the Manufacturer. They've dropped the price and thrown in Free Shipping - which saves you at least $200 on a machine this big.
Plus our visitors can currently get $400 Off the sale price of the Smooth 9.45. Just use Coupon Code "Smoothtv" on Checkout
