Hi Cheryl, First of all, welcome to the board!!
I have a Bernina and absolutely love it.
I sewed on a Kenmore for many years before I got my new one.
Mine is computerized although the older Berninas are great as well.I know many people who have them. You already got lots of good advice. For your first machine I probably wouldn't get too fancy and that will lower the cost as well.
Let us know what you end up getting :D