Berninas last forever! When I got my first one, a 1260, the dealer told me that he was still servicing the Berninas that Royal Covent Garden Opera House in London were using in their costume department. They were all over 30 years old!
I have since bought a 730E, and I love that too, but still use my 1260 for basic stitching, as I don't have to wait for it to boot up as I do with the 730E. I have both set up ready to go, and often have one embroidering, while I am using the other to piece. I had cracked FMQ before I got the 730 with the Stitch Regulator, but prefer to use that, because it's so much easier, and more even. I don't have a dedicated laptop for the 730 it gets used for everything, but I wouldn't part with my Berninas for all the tea in China!