I've had this for a couple weeks and used it 3X in light 2" snowfalls. Ran it each time 20-30 minutes. The batteries lasted, the snow was flying and it was easy to move the machine around. Turning the chute is easy but adjusting the height of it is cumbersome.
Haven't used it yet, but will tomorrow as its snowing right now. Was fairly easy to put together, but the instructions .iss a step. Make sure you put the extra handle on FIRST before you connect the poles. If you don't, you will have to take it apart inorder to put it on.