Well, I have to say the PE 780 because I have one on layaway at my LQS. The reason I went with the 780 instead of the 770, is they were offering a special on the 780 and for a few $$ more you get a thread set and a few other extras, plus they included some classes with it. They said the only difference between the two was the Disney patterens are included on the 780. Although I chose it because of the classes, you may find a Minnie or Goofy on my shirt collar at one of the quilt shows.