Currently I own Honda, Yamaha and Predator generators of different sizes and costs. I was a bit skeptical at first when I saw all the positive reviews on the iGen 2550. but I placed an order and it was on my deck in under a week. I followed the break-in instruction and ran it for a couple hours varying the load. I was extremely impressed on not only how quiet it ran, but how smooth it was running. I changed the oil and pulled the handle one time as it fired right up. For about 1/3 the cost of a Honda, I would definitely say the is a must have!
Bought this 2 weeks ago. (Afraid of the next storm that knocks our power out in the next 2 years). Easy to start up. Quieter than i thought it would be. Very easy to use and very easy for an old fart like me to carry around.