I have not had any problems with mine and I have had it nearly 2 years now. It is easy to convert, Just slide the Emb modual off and change the foot. The one you are looking at has a bigger hoop size, Mine is 4x4 but I find it plenty big enough. Do Tshirts, towels, quilt blocks, and have even done a quilt with it. Let me tell you there was nothing safe in the house when I first got it, I was even eying up hubbys underware! LOL