I bought a new Bernina this year and I'm totally in love. I have to be honest though...I did not check out the Pfaff or Vikings very well because there is no dealer close to me. This is my first computerized machine..so I went from the dark ages to WOW, WOW...I'm not really a good one to ask since I'm just in awe of all any of the machines can do. :lol: