I wish I had an auto thread cutter as well, but I like the other features my machine has that another brand with the auto cutter did not have. I do have 3 places on my machine that has a "thread cutter". I like the separate motor for bobbin winding as well, though I like to have lots of extra bobbins and wind them all up before I start sewing so I don't have to stop for winding. If you get a machine without the separate winder for bobbin, I hear those little bobbin winder thingies are great. I don't need one for me.