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My driveway is a long 120 feet and 20 feet wide (25 at certain parts), so you can imagine there's a lot of snow to be shoveled. This thrower really does the job even for such a large driveway. It's very quick, and very quiet. No gas to fill up, no oil to change, no start-up issues during cold weather. It's hands down (assuming this thing lasts for several years) a very good snow thrower. I should also add, for those of you with large driveways, that the long cord I used, 150ft, is not a problem, as long as you make sure to work away from the outlet instead of towards it, that way nothing gets tangled. In fact, this thing is so light, yet powerful, you can do the whole driveway pushing with one hand.
One last thing, the claimed "30" ft throwing distance is under the best conditions: light snow, and wind assisted, with the deflector pointing straight. If the snow is wet, the deflector is pointing to the side, and the wind is blowing against you, you're down to a 10 foot throw, max. But it's still not bad and I'd assume the MUCH more expensive gas throwers have the same issues. You get your money's worth with this thing.
Update: Winter 2008-2009. This product is still going strong, with no issues. I had the pleasure of accidently bumping into a neighbor who was a Toro dealer a while back, and we discussed the high quality of all Toro products, which is what led me to buy this in the first place. He bought this same type of snow-thrower, except the gas powered version, and I can tell you for sure now, that throwing distance is no different in the gas powered version versus the electric one. And I stress again, no maintenance issues (oil, gas, etc...)Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.
