I have an APQ Millenium and I have mixed emotions about it. I think that you should go to some quilt shows and test drive as many as you can. When you have it down to a few see if you can find someone near and at least talk to a real owner. If possible, maybe they will allow you to quilt a small quilt or test drive on some muslum. Also, figure out where you are going to put it and tape out an area at least 2 feet bigger on 3 sides. Lighting is another thing to think about before you buy. I wired up 2 4' florsents together and plugged these and my machine into a really good surge protector. I can turn my lights and machine on with one switch. Also, in So. Cal. we have a longarm quilt guild and some of our members have joined or at least visited before purchasing their longarms.