I have a Pfaff 2170 but I never use the embroidery on it since I never learned the 4D system it uses.
I bought a Janome 350e (as mentioned above) and I was embroidering within 1/2 hr! Very user friendly. It comes with two hoops (5x7 is the largest). So if you want to use larger hoops the 350e won't be right for you.