I suspect the bike you are looking at is one of the crank forward Giants. My wife rides this bike, it's designed for the non-rider crowd, zero rotation, high handlebars. She loves it, and we're talking about 3-4 hr rides.

I think you are correct. The bike has high handlebars( good for my weak back) and is made more for riding in an upright position than crouching down like most bikes. Prices point is about 400-500 which is pretty entry level but for a couple of newbies it is enough to give motivation to not let them sit in the garage and yet not be driven to have to ride them because we spent a lot on them.
I really appreciate the feedback from so many so quickly. I have a torn knee meniscus surgery coming up and have to postpone doing anything until it is done but then want to get into riding as soon as the surgeon gives me a thumbs up( or is it a knee up?) It should be a great activity for my wife and I to get into to help get exercise/lose weight, etc.