I just got a new Janome 6600P...love the machine but hate the way it starts out (I like a fairly fast start...) and I hate the way it struggles with the foot pedal. However, I hate the start/stop button just as much! Why can't they make an "old-fashioned" foot pedal like our machines used to come equipped with? Are you listening Janome, Brother, Singer, etc?? First one to the finish line in this area will get my next purchase... :twisted: