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Thanks everyone for the input, much appreciated.  I am purchasing this so that it maybe used by someone who  is 60+ years old, so that was the reason why.  I may cancel my order, but I am still debating it.

Ozzie: How does one turn it around?  Do you have to push down so that the font lifts up?

Also, does anyone carry Simplicity online...I am in MA and they appear to be sold out everywhere.  Not sure if the dealers or simplicity offer extended warranties, since I would like to get that also.

Yeah, I don't see their manuals either anywhere.

Anyone own the 928E? Is it fairly easy to turn?

Buying a John Deere 928E, but I am concerned that it won't be easy to turn. On their website it states "Knob style wheel differential system", what exactly is that? Their other higher end models have "Easy Steer" and "Quick turn". Whats better? Should I look to Toro, Simplicity/Snapper instead? Which one is easiest to turn in the same class as 928e?

Link on their site for the 928E:

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/HO/servlet/com.deere.u90785.cce.productcatalog.view.servlets.ProdCatProduct?pNbr=LP1695441&tM=HO

Thx.

Looking at this one:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07188726000P

Budget is $1000 (tax and delivery extra is fine). 

The blower must be able to go through snowwalls and wet snow.  Well, thats what we all want, don't we?  I think certain blowers do it better than others.

I have been reading on the forums, and the Simplicity/Snapper are recommended.  Was looking at Honda's too, but they maybe too expensive for me.
The driveway can fit close to 7 cars, so its fairly large.

Any other brands/models you can think of, please let me know.

Thx.