Try as many machines as you want in the store & ask questions. If the store is some place you will want to do business with, they will be very helpful & willing to take time with you. If they don't treat you nice at this point, they won't have good service later if you need it!!! Take your time & enjoy. Of course that being said I just sat at the Bernina 440, tried it once & said yep! that's the one I want, lol! LOVE IT!