I have the 2900, I bought it about 7 years ago. As I recall I paid $159.00 from the Mfg. and shipping was free because they had a promotion going. I chose the 9 tray model because it gave me almost twice the area for only 20 dollars more than the 5 tray. (At that time) The trays are large and do not have to be rotated because the heat source and fan is in the rear. It is also very efficient. It is great for making big batches of jerky, really BIG batches. Some things are worth paying more for. Kitchen-Aid mixers, the Vita-Mix giant blender. I have nothing to do with any of these companies, but my mixer is 30 years old and still going strong. -- Andie Paysinger & the PENDRAGON Basenjis,Teafer,Cheesy,Singer & Player asenji@earthlink.net So. Calif. USA "In the face of adversity, be patient, in the face of a basenji, be prudent, be canny, be on your guard!" http://home.earthlink.net/~asenji/