I would go with the manual Scott's model.

Dave
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I've read quite a few posts about reel type mowers and I'd like to buy
one.

I did a google search which found many interesting discussions about
the merits of electric vs gas vs manual reel mowers.

I've narrowed the choice down to two reel mowers available locally.

They a

Scotts Classic 20" wide manual, up to 3" inch cutting height
http://www.cleanairmowing.com/cleana...tclasreel.html

Gardena 15" wide rechargeable, up to 1 3/4" cutting height

http://www.gardena.com/INT/applicati...jsp&event=link
(details)&wlcs_catalog_item_sku=04040-20_DEen&wlcs_catalog_category_id=PK405
01_DEen

The Gardena is just over twice the price of the Scotts, but the actual
price difference is about $100.

My questions a

1) The Gardena's electric motor means that you personally don't have
to manually supply the energy needed to spin the cutting blades. Does
that make a noticeable/significant difference in the work needed to
push the mower?

2) The Scotts Classic is five inches wider than the Gardena. Which
factor saves more time mowing the lawn, the extra width of the Scotts
or the electric motor of the Gardena?

3) Is the extra cutting height of the Scotts, 3" vs the Gardena's 1
3/4", a decisive factor?