I got the QE 4.0 for Christmas, and love it!! It is my first Pfaff after 3 Vikings (and a treadle Singer which still works). The book can be a bit confusing, but keep at it; you'll be glad you did. One thing that did help me a lot was making a stitch "sampler" of all the stitches, in various sizes. I am still learning about the programming, combining stitches, etc. and am no expert, but I'd be happy to share what I do know. Feel free to PM me.