I have the 440 QE without the embroidery add on. I am not very good with the computer so I didn't think I would use it. I love my 440 but have not tried the 430. If you want to use the embroidery and don't need the BSR, it sounds like a good idea. You do need a computer compatable to work the embroidery on the 440, or so I have heard. I don't know if that applies to the 430 as well.