I have the same machine and I use it as much as I can. I just order the updated software for it. Didn't get the software that even sews your outfit for ya and then washes the car.. or it should for the money. But my machine came with a nice little program called Editor Lite. But while there are downloads to upgrade it to work with win 7, I still decided to more up to the Editor Plus. And while it was just under $1,000 including tax, it was still a heavy hit. But we know that there is the surge for better sand new soft ware and with in reason, we need to keep up.. if it's something we can get something out of it. I have the med, large and the maga hoop and it's a wonderful challenge to learn something new.