So far, so good. I could feel my leg muscles and core engaging from the very 1st time of using. Time will tell. Could still hear the TV while I was on the Waver mini, so noise is minimal.
I'm still waiting for the gift I was promised several real days ago, but in the meantime, yes, I like the mini. I stand on it several time a day for up to 10 minutes at a time and my balance has improved and my neuropathy is almost gone!