I have an A 1 Elite longarm machine that comes with a padded stool on wheels. I chose this after testing most of the the machines for two years because it is so lightweight to handle, glides like a dream, the table adjusts to the height I want (has ergolift) and I can see the best out of all the machines when I sew. What I learned the most is you have to pick the machine that is best for YOU, because you will be the one using it.