Hello,
Brother SE400 is a great machine and it afordable it has a USB cable to conect to your computer to do updates and add diffrent embroidery patterns and fonts and such. It also still does sewing. You can find it online at
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp24714-0068.html
Another great 1 is Singer Viking White 4400
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp09631-0068.html
This machine is also afordable and has a lot more functions and also has the USB cable and a card reader slot. I may order this machine for myself soon :)
I hope I helped out! Good luck!